Performance Appraisals and Phrases For Dummies^®

by Ken Lloyd

• ISBN13: 9780470555910
• ISBN10: 0470555912
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The tools you need to enrich the performance-appraisal experience as you streamline the processWhether you're a manger looking to implement employee appraisals for the first time, concerned with improving the quality and effectiveness of the appraisal process, or simply trying to save time and mental anguish Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies provides the tools you need to save time and energy while presenting fair and accurate evaluations that foster employee growth.This convenient, portable package includes a full-length appraisal phrasebook featuring over 3,200 spot-on phrases and plenty of quick-hitting expert tips on making the most out of the process. You'll also receive online access to writable, customizable sample evaluation forms other timesaving resources. Includes more than 3,200 phrases for clear, and helpful evaluations Helps make evaluations faster, more effective, and far less stressful Offers far more advice and coaching than other performance appraisal books Serves as an ideal guide for managers new to the appraisal processWith expert advice from Ken Lloyd, a nationally recognized consultant and author, Performance Appraisals and Phrases For Dummies makes the entire process easier, faster, and more productive for you and your employees.

Table of Contents

Introduction

When It's Time to Appraise Your Employees

Building Success with Performance Appraisals

What Performance Appraisals Do for You and Your Team

The Types of Performance Appraisals

Working Your Way through the Process

Getting Started

Gathering and Analyzing the Data

Running a Productive Appraisal Session

Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes

Following Up

Phrases and Expressions That Work

The Best Phrases for Quality and Quantity of Work

The Best Phrases for Communication and Interpersonal Skills

The Best Phrases for Planning, Administration, and Organization

The Best Phrases for Leadership

The Best Phrases for Job Knowledge and Expertise

The Best Phrases for Attitude

The Best Phrases for Ethics

The Best Phrases for Creative Thinking

The Best Phrases for Self-Development and Growth

The Part of Tens

The Top Ten Words to Include in a Performance Appraisal

The Top Ten Behaviors Meriting Special Recognition

Index

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