Employees should consistently seek opportunities to collaborate with team members and coworkers while striving for excellence in their individual roles.
Take the following steps to manage performance:
- Periodically discuss manager expectations with your manager
- Actively participate and listen during performance appraisals
- Listen to feedback and receive coaching with an open mind
- Take part in training and development activities for individual growth and improved departmental performance
- Work with your manager to clarify short-term and long-term objectives, and formulate strategies and plans to achieve objectives
- Make sure there is clear understanding of priorities and timeframes for the implementation of objectives
- Be the best employee you can be by providing a high quality of service, committing to achieving goals, and setting an example for others to follow
Constructive and consistent two-way dialogue is the best way to ensure effective performance management.