Performance Management - Employee Guidance
To perform effectively, it is best to have a clear understanding of your department’s purpose and mission, as well as the expectations and goals that have been established for your position. This information is designed assist you in preparing for your performance appraisal.
Preparing for Your Performance Appraisal
During the review period (typically the fiscal year), you may want to:
- Review the department and organizational unit’s mission statement, along with the goals and objectives.
- Review your position description and previous performance appraisals.
- If written expectations and goals were established for the performance period, review them periodically to ensure expectations are being met and progress toward goals is being made.
- Periodically solicit feedback from your supervisor regarding your performance.
- Review your professional development plan to and ensure that progress is being made.
- Prepare documentation to be used in the performance appraisal process, such as the self-appraisal.
The Performance Appraisal Process
The performance appraisal process includes the formal documentation and discussion of an employee’s performance as well as establishment of future performance expectations, goals and objectives. It is intended as a means of measuring and enhancing individual and, in turn, institutional performance, fostering professional development and career growth, determining merit increases, and meeting the internal and external demands for documentation of individual performance.
Self-Appraisal
Employees should complete a self-appraisal prior to the supervisor completing the annual performance appraisal. The self-appraisal form allows employees to summarize major accomplishments within the review period, list any educational activities accomplished during the review period, state goals/objectives, and provide an opportunity to address other issues. The self-appraisal also assists you in planning professional and career development activities, recognizing the accomplishments or changes in your assigned duties that have occurred during the review period.
Tips for Preparing the Self-Appraisal
To assist you in preparing a thorough self-appraisal, consider:
- Tracking you projects throughout the year
- Recording your goals and related accomplishments
- seeking educational opportunities that relate to your goals and the essential functions of your position
