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If annual reviews are the only time when feedback is given, that's a problem. But it's certainly better than nothing. -John Allain

9Y Approach

Still, the performance review / career preview is important. For us, we want to follow this principle:

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Connect a person's past – gaining a detailed understanding of who they are and what motivates them at work through their life story – with their future – the wildest dreams they have for themselves at the pinnacle of their career.

Process

1. Start with the Past

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Collect answers from the team members the employee has been working with over the past couple of months via this form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDnmh5HH0LMH86mcU9KxA0doQZpcbF2nWp6qUG4VQ6EUoC0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Prepare your thoughts, as a Team Lead or School Lead on the following areas.
Your colleague will also prepare for the areas according to Performance Review / Career Preview - Employees

In the meeting itself, start with the observations from everyone and discuss them. Then move on to step 2 and 3.

The Strengths

  • Which skills does your colleague have that are really strong?

    • Do they have great design skills?

    • Are they great communicators?

    • Are they great team players?

    • Are they very organised?

    • …

The Impact

  • Which impact do they have…

    • … on the company culture?

    • … on the team?

    • … on the business?

The Communication

  • How …

    • … precise

    • … short

    • … thorough

    • … proactive

  • … does this person communicate?

The Weaknesses

  • In which area does your colleague have room to improve?

    • Do the skills fit the current position?

    • Are there any improvements possible in the areas of

      • Teamplay

      • Tech

      • Leadership

      • Structure

      • … ?

General Work Attributes

  • Thoroughness

    • Do you get all the information you need, or do you have to ask again more often until you have the full picture?

  • Proactivity

    • Is the person approaching you with information, notification, questions, … or do they wait until you approach them?

  • Helpfulness

    • How supportive is this person when you need help in any area?

  • Extra Mile

    • Is there any situation you would like to mention where this person made an extra effort which should be appreciated?

2. Talk about the Future

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2. Talk about the Future

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  • Where do you want to be?

    • Which skills do you want to develop?

    • Which positions do you want to have?

    • Do you want to stay and improve in your current position, or do you want to change?

  • What do you want to achieve?

    • If you think of a longer time frame, where do you want to be?

  • Do I see you there?

    • Do I, as your Lead, see you going in this direction?

    • Do we want to go there together?

3. Plan for the Present

How can we connect the past to the future?

  • How do the strengths, weaknesses, and other attributes impact the position you want to be in?

What actions can we take to make this happening?

  • Can we give you a different position?

  • Is there a training we can provide you with?

  • Can we organise a test run in a certain position?

Is there a chance to do this?

  • Do I see you in this position?

  • Do we have the possibilities inside the company?