Team Building: Performance Reviews

A powerful performance "tool" that is often overlooked ...

When interviewing prospective team members for your South Florida business, how often have you heard them say, “Some of the reasons I left my place of previous employment was because there really wasn’t any formal communication. I never really knew how well I was performing, nor was there a structure to discuss my development process. The company didn’t seem clear on the direction they wanted to go, nor clear on what my contributions should be to help them get there. So, I decided to leave and challenge myself elsewhere.”

Think of the time, money and the return on investment that is wasted in business every day because of the lack of formal communication. Employees want to know how they are performing and want to participate in their development. They want to be held accountable for their efforts and as such need effective feedback.

Properly performed, properly executed performance reviews are one of the keys to the success of your company.

South Florida Business Coach, John Layzell can provide you with guidance on how to do these and provide you with the forms and ideas. There are two parts to this process called the Performance Review Pre-Work, which the employee participates in prior to meeting with the owner/ employer/manager. And, the second part is the responsibility of the owner/employer/ manager. The motivational impact and personal growth that is realized from doing these on a regular (quarterly or semi-annually) basis will prove invaluable to your company.

Have the employee participate by having them address some questions in writing like:

What have you done well over these past six months? What have you achieved?
What have you found most difficult and why?
What solutions would you recommend to address the above issues?
Are there factors outside of your control, which have affected your performance?
What do you think is the best way to address these issues, if any; and with whom?
Have you any skills, aptitudes or knowledge not fully utilized in your job? Are there skills that you wish to develop?
What aspects of your job give you the most satisfaction?
Are there any aspects of your job with which you are dissatisfied?
What do you think about the strategy of the company?
If you have submitted ideas or suggestions for improvements have they been well received, acknowledged and acted upon?
What goals/ objectives do you want to achieve in the next review period?

This is only part of the employee process in getting prepared of their meeting.

The employer/owner/manager needs to give serious thought prior to the meeting and be able to address certain employee performance factors such as job knowledge, dependability, quality of work, problem solving & initiative, communication, teamwork, productivity and effectiveness. By having each party provide summaries to what improvements can be made, incredible strides can be made in establishing better performance.

Performance reviews coupled with meaningful weekly/monthly “WIFLE’s” (A WIFLE enables employees to share thoughts and feelings with one another without repercussion) can go a long way to building stronger relationships between employer and employee. Not withstanding increased company profits, rewarding experiences and more fulfilling careers.

Take action; make sure you are positioning your company for the future. Communication is the key and the Performance Review is part of this process!

To learn more about building a winning team in your organization and how South Florida Business Coaching will work for you, contact John Layzell Today (Click Here) or Call 305-899-9963 for a complimentary coaching session or diagnostic of your business.

John Layzell
South Florida Business Coaching

My vision is success and prosperity in South Florida through business re-education.

Call me now at 305-899-9963 to schedule your complimentary coaching session.

John Layzell
Synergis Business Solutions, Inc.
2235 Magnolia Drive
North Miami, FL 33181
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