The Quick and Easy Performance Appraisal Phrase Book: 3,000+ Powerful Phrases for Successful Reviews, Appraisals and Evaluations

The Quick and Easy Performance Appraisal Phrase Book: 3,000+ Powerful Phrases for Successful Reviews, Appraisals and Evaluations

Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words around performance review time? Do you find yourself searching for the tone that will perfectly encapsulate exactly what you need to say to each employee? If so, The Quick and Easy Performance Appraisal Phrase Book is definitely for you! Whether you're a seasoned manager or just starting out, this is your go-to reference. Whether you need to jump-start the review-writing process or are searching for phrases you can use verbatim, The Quick and Easy Performance Appraisal Phrase Book features ready-made wording for virtually every situation. With this book, any manager will be able to quickly and easily select the best phrasing for any review--good or bad. The Quick and Easy Performance Appraisal Phrase Book contains more than 3,000 dynamic phrases that will help you: Say what needs to be said - Take charge - Boost your team's productivity - Get the work done...and done right! - There is even a bonus section covering the "360 review," when employees review their managers! No matter who you are or what kind of review you need to write, this book will give you all the tools you need, right at your fingertips. "This refreshing and practical tool will help to enlarge, promote and articulate the world of communication." --Cristina Roggero, Pepperdine University Professor of Literature "I thought I knew it ALL about being a leader but I was surprised how much more I took away from this book." --Tony Raval, CEO of Industry Leaders magazine ― Reviews Patrick Alain is an internationally known developer of some of the best-selling video games, including such titles as the multi-awarded blockbusters Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption . The Leader Phrase Book was born out of Twitter and has quickly amassed a large following. Patrick was born in Paris, France, and has lived in a number of countries throughout his life. Fluent in five languages, he attributes much of his success to his ability to be a vital participant in large, multilingual teams. Patrick holds a master's degree from the University of Paris, and has lived in San Diego, California, since 2004. The Quick and Easy Performance Appraisal Phrase Book 3,000+ Powerful Phrases for Successful Reviews, Appraisals, and Evaluations By Patrick Alain Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC Copyright © 2013 Patrick Alain All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-60163-267-8 Contents Preface, How to Use This Book, Part 1: The Performance Appraisal Meeting, Part 2: Job Skills, Part 3: Interpersonal Skills, Part 4: Attitude, Part 5: Ethics, Part 6: Communication, Part 7: Productivity, Bonus: 360 Degree Feedback, Index, About the Author, CHAPTER 1 The Performance Appraisal Meeting This part of the book is intended to give you talking points as a framework for an actual performance appraisal meeting. This is when you look your employee in the whites of his eyes and tell him how well or how poorly he's been doing over the past year. Because this conversation is obviously fraught with all kinds of perils and pitfalls, I've provided you with some ready-made phrases to help jump-start the process. One option is to dive right in and tell him how you feel he's been doing. Another and sometimes better option is to invite the employee to open up first: ask him how he feels he's been doing. You will be surprised at how frank people can be when you invite them to be open and honest with you. At the very least, you will be encouraging self-awareness on the part of your employee — something that will be sure to benefit him now or down the line. It should go without saying that you yourself should be 100-percent honest throughout this meeting. But remember, honest doesn't always mean "brutally honest." As always, let context be your guide and use your best judgment. How to Encourage Discussion Informal • I'm definitely not the only one with something to say here. What do you think? • This isn't about me. I'm more interested in what you have to contribute. • Okay, are you ready for our little coffee klatch? [ joking ] • I know I have a habit of running on, so please feel free to interject whenever you like. • This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Your opinion matters, too! • I want you to think of this as a friendly chat between friends, okay? • Please feel free to speak your mind; I really mean that! • I prefer to think of this review as something we are creating together. • I am all ears — tell me everything that's on your mind. • This isn't just about me. I'm excited to hear your input and feedback. • I'm really interested to hear where you're coming from in all of this. • Your thoughts are more important to me than anything, so feel free to speak up. • There are no wrong answers here; please feel free to speak honestly and openly. • Everything we discuss here stays here, okay? Businesslike • I think it's more important for me to listen than speak; please go ahead and start. • Thi