Performance reviews should be a tool to shape company talent and culture, and help you develop strong channels of communication with employees. Lamb lays out the best methods and proven tactics to administer productive evaluations that benefit both parties-- and the company.

Includes index.

Introduction : The value of power words -- Rethink traditional annual performance reviews -- Get ready : before the performance review -- The performance review process -- Evaluate personal skills, core competencies, and personality traits -- The job skills/performance evaluation by job title and function.