Monday, December 3, 2007

Leadership & Team Development: Week 33

Appraising Performance

Learn
When it comes to performance appraisal, there are three types of discussion leaders should have with leadership candidates that can help them develop the skills required to be successful as they move up the organization. These discussions includes
1) Performance updates
2) Performance appraisal
3) Leadership development

Unlearn
The idea of appraising performance often raises negative feelings on the part of both the person being appraised and the one doing the appraisal. However it doesn’t need to be that way if both parties understand these 3 types of discussion.

Relearn

Type
Performance updates

Frequency
At least once a quarter, but may occur more frequently

Purpose
To ensure ongoing discussion of leadership performance between the candidate and the leader
Type
Performance Appraisal
Frequency
Once a year
Purpose
To evaluate current job performance compared to goals, to evaluate strengths and weaknesses and to have some impact on compensation
Type
Leadership Development
Frequency
Once a year
Purpose
To focus on leadership skills and abilitiesTo result in a leadership development action plan

1 comment:

shah dan said...

Good learning points.