The First-Time Manager's Guide to Performance Appraisals - Softcover

Arthur, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0814474403 ISBN 13: 9780814474402

Publisher: Amacom, 2008

Synopsis

Conducting performance appraisals can be a daunting prospect, especially for new managers. With the same brand of accessible and sage advice readers have come to rely on from "The First-Time Manager", this helpful guide provides straightforward, useful information that will enable anyone to take on this important task with confidence and skill.Filled with ready-to-use tools including sample dialogues, phrases, and documents, as well as plenty of useful tips, "The First-Time Manager's Guide to Performance Appraisals" shows readers how to: review an employee's past performance; prepare for the face-to-face meeting; assess how successful the employee has been at meeting goals; set new objectives; help develop career plans; evaluate performers at every level; understand the importance of coaching and counseling throughout the year; write up the appraisal and use ratings; and, follow up effectively. This book is an essential resource for managers who want to get the most from the performance appraisal process ...and from their people.

About this title

About the Author

Diane Arthur (Northport, NY) is President of Arthur Associates Management Consultants, Ltd., a human resources development firm. She has more than 30 years of experience as a consultant, workshop leader, and lecturer. She is the author of numerous books, including Recruiting, Interviewing, Selecting & Orienting New Employees (978-0-8144-0861-2).

Edition details

• Publisher: Amacom
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814474403
• ISBN 13: 9780814474402
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176