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CHECKLIST: BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL INTERVIEW Policies Make sure you are completely familiar with your company’s performance appraisal system, and that the system has been explained to all interviewers. Resolve any questions you may have about the responsibilities or limitations the system places on you. Be sure that your understanding of the performance rankings is in agreement with other managers. Forms Complete a draft of the appraisal form. Show your employees a copy of the form with clear instructions at least one week in advance of the interview. Keep all performance appraisals in a locked file, accessible only to those with a need to know. Interview Plan Prepare an agenda, outlining the most effective sequence for exchanging information. Determine the desired outcome of the appraisal interview session. Anticipate possible problems and consider possible solutions. Be prepared to help the employee set personalized goals, taking the employee’s potential into account. Environment The interview environment is: Private Non-threatening Sheltered from interruptions Accessible to all material Uncluttered Information for all interviews Review company, departmental, and employee goals before the interview. Review all your job descriptions and performance standards; make sure that employees have the training, equipment, and time to do the job for which they are being evaluated. Check the performance and ratings of others in similar jobs. Information on employees being appraised Review written records that shed light on the employee’s performance and look over your notes from the employee’s last performance appraisal. Investigate the employee’s job performance by talking to other managers and subordinates who work regularly with the employee. Make sure your evaluation covers the employee’s full period of review, not just the most recent successes and weaknesses.