appraisal interview

The year is drawing to a close and many people still have it in their calendars for this year or the beginning of next year.

Read here how it is not just a mandatory appointment with empty phrases, but how the conversation can be used sustainably for both sides!

Preparation is everything!

It starts with making an appointment - neither side should be taken by surprise, so timely, joint coordination is the basis for a good conversation.

Then it's time for general preparation - take enough time to reflect in advance: what have you accomplished in the past, what have you lacked for further successes? How do you feel at the moment, how does working with your colleagues work, what could make your work easier or better? How would you like to position yourself in the future, what are your personal goals, what suggestions for improvement do you have for your manager?

Concrete presentation instead of "would, could, would"

Be certain of the topics you address. If you talk about past successes or developments on your part, underpin them with concrete examples. Your future goals should also endure and not just depict vague scenarios.
It is best to position failures, weaknesses and problems in the middle so that successes and goals are in the foreground at the end.

No place for personal allegations!

Always remain factual and polite - especially when it comes to the negative aspects of your current work or team. The employee appraisal should not be "unloading" of pent-up frustration. It is also a conversation with your supervisor - address problems honestly and openly, but always in a respectful tone - the same can of course also be expected from the boss!

After the conversation is before the conversation!

As soon as you have assembled your group in a variety of ways and the members are clear about their goals and tasks, nothing stands in the way of successful teamwork. Use the opportunities of group work as a way to build the sense of us inside your team, as well as to promote each individual's strengths. Not only will goals be achieved faster and more productively, but employees will also feel valued and work more stress-free.