The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Performance Appraisal Phrases

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Performance Appraisal Phrases written by John Carroll and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-03-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Performance reviews, minus the dread. Nobody likes performance appraisals. To make the most of them, though, managers and supervisors can take advantage of this guide, complete with the phrases and words they need to confidently conduct clear, objective performance reviews. Phrases are given for common behavior and skill categories, as well as for common functional areas—and they work, regardless of appraisal type. In this book, you get: • Hundreds of phrases that precisely describe different behaviors, skills, strengths, and issues. • Information on legal issues and other potential hazards tied to the words you use during a review. • Methods for creating action plans and mutual goals. • Tips on settling disagreements.