Performance Appraisals and Phrases For Dummies

Performance Appraisals and Phrases For Dummies

by Ken Lloyd
Performance Appraisals and Phrases For Dummies

Performance Appraisals and Phrases For Dummies

by Ken Lloyd

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Overview

The tools you need to enrich the performance-appraisal experience as you streamline the process

Whether you're a manger looking to implement employee appraisals for the first time, concerned with improving the quality and effectiveness of the appraisal process, or simply trying to save time and mental anguish Performance Appraisals & Phrases For Dummies provides the tools you need to save time and energy while presenting fair and accurate evaluations that foster employee growth.

This convenient, portable package includes a full-length appraisal phrasebook featuring over 3,200 spot-on phrases and plenty of quick-hitting expert tips on making the most out of the process. You'll also receive online access to writable, customizable sample evaluation forms other timesaving resources.

  • Includes more than 3,200 phrases for clear, and helpful evaluations
  • Helps make evaluations faster, more effective, and far less stressful
  • Offers far more advice and coaching than other performance appraisal books
  • Serves as an ideal guide for managers new to the appraisal process

With expert advice from Ken Lloyd, a nationally recognized consultant and author, Performance Appraisals and Phrases For Dummies makes the entire process easier, faster, and more productive for you and your employees.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780470498729
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 09/08/2009
Series: For Dummies Books
Pages: 368
Sales rank: 1,062,047
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Ken Lloyd, PhD, is a nationally recognized consultant, author, and columnist who specializes in organizational behavior, communication, and management coaching and development.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: When It’s Time to Appraise Your Employees 7

Chapter 1: Building Success with Performance Appraisals 9

Chapter 2: What Performance Appraisals Do for You and Your Team 17

Chapter 3: The Types of Performance Appraisals 33

Part II: Working Your Way through the Process 51

Chapter 4: Getting Started 53

Chapter 5: Gathering and Analyzing the Data 69

Chapter 6: Running a Productive Appraisal Session 87

Chapter 7: Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes 105

Chapter 8: Following Up 125

Part III: Phrases and Expressions That Work 139

Chapter 9: The Best Phrases for Quality and Quantity of Work 141

Chapter 10: The Best Phrases for Communication and Interpersonal Skills 161

Chapter 11: The Best Phrases for Planning, Administration, and Organization 181

Chapter 12: The Best Phrases for Leadership 199

Chapter 13: The Best Phrases for Job Knowledge and Expertise 219

Chapter 14: The Best Phrases for Attitude 237

Chapter 15: The Best Phrases for Ethics 257

Chapter 16: The Best Phrases for Creative Thinking 275

Chapter 17: The Best Phrases for Self-Development and Growth 295

Part IV: The Part of Tens 315

Chapter 18: The Top Ten Words to Include in a Performance Appraisal 317

Chapter 19: The Top Ten Behaviors Meriting Special Recognition 323

Index 331

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