Tip #4 — Design the form first.
The appraisal form is a lightning rod that will attract everyone’s attention. Design the form early and get lots of feedback on it. Don’t believe anybody who tells you that the form isn’t really important. They’re wrong.
Human performance is made up of two factors: Behaviors and Results. Make sure the form assesses both dimensions.
About the Author
Dick Grote is a management consultant in Dallas, Texas and the author of several books. His most recent book, How to Be Good at Performance Appraisals, was published by the Harvard Business Review Press in July 2011.
