Performance appraisal managers checklist form template
This document is a quick checklist for an appraiser and what they need to do in practice to make a Performance Development Review a success.
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Performance appraisal managers checklist
Preparation
1. Collect the information which you will require
- How they have performed against last years objectives?
- How they have managed their resources?
- Problems they have had, and how they have addressed these
- Their strengths and weaknesses
- Their likely training / development needs
- Any changes to their job / objectives through the year?
- Any problems with relationships?
- Evidence of self-development over the year
2. Prepare the Environment
- Choose an appropriate room
- Allocate enough time
- Inform the appraisee well in advance
- Ensure there will be no interruptions
3. Prepare the Appraisee
- Explain the appraisal process in advance
- Allow them time to adequately prepare
- Explain to them how to get the most from the appraisal interview
4. Reflect on the skills you require for effective appraisal interviewing
- Questioning, listening, giving and receiving feedback, problem solving, note taking, being fair
The Appraisal Interview
1. Introduction
- explain the purpose of the interview
- explain the stages of the interview
- recap on the situation at the last (or interim) appraisal
- state the benefits which you hope will be achieved by the appraisal
- encourage the appraisee to use the notes which they may have prepared
- ask the appraisee about their expectations of the appraisal
- agree areas of discussion based on both your agendas
2. The Main Part of the Interview
- Employees gives view of how the year has gone
3. Prompt questions:
- what have you done most effectively or has given you most satisfaction during the year?
- what have you done least effectively or has given you least satisfaction during the year?
- have you come across any obstacles - in the job situation, or in your own knowledge and skills that have prevented you from working as effectively, or with as much satisfaction as you would have wished?
- if so how might these be overcome or avoided?
4. Review each specific objective
- was each action carried out within time and effectively
- was appropriate training and support given - if not, why not
- were there constraints outwith the individuals control e.g. lack of resources, sickness etc.
- did the individual timeously identify potential problems with achieving the objective and actively seek solutions?
- application of a performance rating
5. Agree Objectives for this Year
6. Identify the appraisee’s training and development needs
- how does the appraisee see their future career, and what are their aspirations
- your perception of the future for the appraisee
- areas where specific training is required to assist them to do their job / meet their objectives
- area of professional development required to maintain / enhance professional skills
- areas of development they wish to undertake which may be of more benefit to them than the Company
7. Concluding the Interview - summarise:
- solutions identified to problems
- specific job objectives agreed
- actions to be taken forward by both you and the appraisee
- agreement about reviewing objectives through the year
- actions in relation to training and development activity
8. Record the Appraisal Outcomes
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