Tips

For effective performance planning, here are some tips to guide employees AND supervisors....

Make sure you have a good understanding of your objectives and how they support the university’s mission and strategic priorities
Identify resources that you need to achieve your objectives; be prepared to discuss them with your supervisor
Ask your supervisor for feedback
Come to the meeting with an open mind and be prepared to receive constructive feedback
Be prepared to make changes to your plan as appropriate
Be sure to raise questions if you have them
Ensure that objectives are S.M.A.R.T.
Review core competencies as they will all be rated at the end of the performance year

Coach employees as they develop his or her objectives
Listen to your employee’s point of view
Openly express your point of view
Ask clarifying questions. Seek to understand the employee’s objectives
Consider special circumstances that may affect objectives
Keep the discussion focused on how the employee can contribute to the university’s strategic priorities
Look for common ground if you and your employee disagree
Ensure that employee’s objectives are S.M.A.R.T.
Review core competencies as they will all be rated at the end of the performance year