Virtual Performance Reviews and Feedback

Introduction

• Effective virtual performance reviews and feedback

1. Ongoing Preparation for Virtual Performance Reviews

• Work with your employees to set clear goals
• Set regular meetings to create rapport and provide feedback virtually
• How to assess performance when you're not in the same location

2. Preparing Specifically for the Virtual Performance Review Conversation

• Communicate the virtual performance appraisal process to your direct report
• How to get input from others
• Guide your employees to do a self-appraisal

3. Conducting the Performance Review Virtually

• Get the setting right for a good virtual discussion
• Get into a coaching mindset
• Use examples to demonstrate your key points
• Guide employees to strong career development
• How to discuss grades and compensation

4. Navigating Common Challenges and Questions

• How to decide if you should share the review in advance
• Defensiveness, surprise, anger, or tears during reviews
• Discussing performance when there was massive change during the year
• Performance reviews, even in 2020