This handy guide provides straightforward and useful information that will enable anyone to conduct performance appraisals with confidence and skill. You’ll learn how to review employees’ past performance; assess how successful they've been in meeting previously set performance objectives; help them set new, achievable work performance
objectives; and assist them in their pursuit of career development plans. Each chapter succinctly targets a specific aspect of performance appraisals, supported by practical scenarios, examples and tips, all geared to help you prepare for and conduct maximally effective performance appraisals. In Appendix A, you’ll find a summary of 70 tips that will help reinforce what you've learned and serve as a quick refresher when you need it. Whether you’re a newly hired or promoted manager, or an experienced manager seeking an easy-to-follow format regarding performance-appraisal basics, you’ll feel more self-assured and capable at the conclusion of The First-Time Manager’s Guide to Performance Appraisals.
