Productive Performance Appraisals

"Most managers cringe at the thought of judging their subordinates. This book provides a fair and effective approach to that most difficult of all managerial tasks: the performance appraisal. Featuring a three-step process that encourages collaborative planning and appraisal meetings (rather than nerve-racking confrontations), the book helps readers to:

• relieve anxiety—for themselves and employees
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structure the appraisal session so it elicits the subordinate's input
• strengthen relationships
• set short and long-term goals
• handle problems and

"sticky" subjects such as promotions and disagreements

This concise guide contains many easy-to-use tools, including sample dialogs, lists, self-tests, checklists, forms, and boxed highlights."