Employee Performance Reviews - Dealing With Disagreements
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Employee Performance Reviews: Navigating Disagreements
Summary:
In performance reviews, disagreements may arise. Understanding potential areas of contention and preparing for these discussions can lead to more effective resolutions.Keywords:
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Handling disagreements during employee performance reviews can be challenging. How do you prepare for these situations and address them effectively?
First, listen to identify the source of the disagreement. Is it factual (e.g., you recorded a customer satisfaction score of 79 when it was actually 83) or subjective (e.g., you noted unsatisfactory customer service skills, while the employee believes they're excellent)? For factual issues, verify the details and correct any errors. For judgment-based issues, ask the employee for additional evidence to see if it warrants revising your assessment.
Typically, you can anticipate areas of disagreement before the review meeting. Review the document you prepared and pinpoint possible points of contention. Consider how you'll respond. For instance, if George disagrees with your assessment of his work on the Thompson project, think about how to address it. Being prepared reduces the chance of being caught off guard.
During the review, start with higher ratings and gradually move to lower ones. Be ready to provide examples beyond what's written in the formal appraisal. Refer to previous informal discussions with the employee throughout the year.
If you haven't regularly engaged in informal performance discussions, disagreements may be more likely. This highlights the importance of scheduling periodic "how’s it going?" conversations with each team member.
When disagreements arise, shift to active listening. This means allowing the other person to explain both the facts and their feelings, leaving nothing unspoken. Simple prompts like, "Tell me more," or "What else can you share about that?" can encourage deeper discussion. Sometimes, just nodding can help people articulate their thoughts more clearly. Often, the employee might eventually say, "I see what you mean."
In effectively addressing disagreements, focus on the goal of the discussion. The aim is not to achieve agreement but understanding. If the employee concurs with you, that’s ideal. However, especially with more critical appraisals, like when Charlie’s contributions didn't meet departmental objectives, agreement might be elusive?"and that's okay. The key is ensuring Charlie understands the rationale behind your evaluation, even if he has a different opinion.
Lastly, if you have multiple performance reviews to conduct, start with the easiest ones?"typically those with your best performers?"and work up to the more complex cases. This way, you build confidence and become more adept at handling the process. Remember, practice makes perfect.
By approaching performance reviews with preparation and active listening, you can navigate disagreements with greater ease and effectiveness.
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