Managing People
Effective performance feedback is critical to the success of the college and the individual employee. A strong performance communication process:
- helps employees improve what they do and how they do it, enabling them to give greater support to the goals of their department and the college;
- fosters an environment of continuous feedback and professional growth;
- creates a shared understanding of the skills and abilities or the demonstrated "know how" necessary to be successful on the job;
- gives employees the opportunity to access their own performance and describe their contributions; and
- provides employees with an action plan to develop the skills and behaviors that will ensure their success and the success of the unit.
The Performance Communication Process
Performance Planning
- Meet with the employee and establish performance objectives
- Identify key responsibilities; align with unit objectives
- Create a shared understanding of the skills for success
Performance Progress Meetings
- Monitor progress on key responsibilities and execution of skills for success
- Conduct progress meetings and coaching discussions
- Document what was discussed and agreed to
Performance Evaluation
- Prepare to meet with the employee by reviewing the employee's self-evaluation
- Complete the performance evaluation
- Summarize the employee's accomplishments and development areas
- Review performance evaluation with the employee
- Discuss strengths and developmental needs and agree upon individual development plans
For more detailed information on performance managment, please view our Performance Management presentation (PPT).
Performance Reviews
For information on the performance cycle and planning materials, please review the Performance Review page.
More Information
For additional information on performance standards, see Section 211 of the Staff Handbook. For information on performance management processes, see Section 303 of the Staff Handbook.















