I hear it far too often: “Performance appraisals are a waste of time and only reward the top and punish the bottom." 🙉

❌ Nope.

❌ Ain't true.

❌ Just not right at all.

While I do agree that, when a manager does not give the requisite attention or take sufficient time, the poorly worded or largely-ignored appraisal can create more harm than good. But in my experience, these problems overwhelmingly are issues relating to drafting and implementation rather than with the process itself!

As we say in Philly, "Trust the Process." But, do so recognizing that, until you educate your leaders about why appraisals matter, how appropriately and effectively to draft them and mistakes to avoid, your process simply will not improve. 🧑‍🏫

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