Communications CoP: Adding Value to Performance Reviews

Cisco Campus | Building 3, First Floor, The Vault Conference Room

This is a NCPMI Communication & Public Speaking CoP- NCPL Toastmasters Club Meeting.
The Meeting includes prepared speeches, table topics, networking, evaluations, jokes and multiple meeting operations roles.
5:30 pm -8:00 pm (5.30-6.00 Registration, Snack & Pre-meeting Networking)
Cisco Campus - Building 3, First Floor, The Vault Conference Room

Abstract:
Managers are keenly focussed on identifying and employing knowledge, skills and traits that can contribute to the productivity, and success of their team and the broader organization. Periodic appraisal of employee performance compared to established metrics, is required for sustained achievement of team and organizational goals.

During a performance review matters related to tenure and pay come into sharp focus. This can therefore be a stessful and uncomfortable activity for both manager and employee. If handled thoughtfully and executed effectively, a performance review can be an opportune time to refocus, energize and motivate employees.

Interpersonal and communications skills are essential elements of an effective review. Managers must enumerate achievements and reward the employee accordingly, but must also define and discuss areas for improvement, and set development goals for stronger performance in the future.

Employee input must also be encouraged to obtain a deeper understanding of how results were achieved, and to discover ideas which may be implemented to improve the performance of others within the team and possibly the entire organization. The manager must therefore be an active listener.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn:

• How to prepare for a review
• What to cover during the review
• What comes after the review is completed