- 1). Understand what you've been asked to do and how it will be utilized. If you are feeding data and comments anonymously into a big pot of remarks that will be summarized or averaged, the level of effort and detail expected of you is probably minimal. However, you should still use a standard of fairness and professionalism in reviewing your boss.
If you're given a web address or hardcopy form to record your comments with attribution, be careful and thoughtful. Ask your human resources office how the process works and how your contribution will be used, who will be reviewing it, etc. - 2). If you are new to the job or organization, ask more senior colleagues for guidance. This is part of good preparation. Colleagues who are senior to you in time and who have participated in the process can tell you what to expect and avoid.
- 3). Prepare ratings and comments informally. Jot down some notes and pencil in your ratings. Use balance in your assessment. Think about your own role and responsibilities in the reporting relationship.
- Have you taken the high road yourself at work? Have you communicated your work related ideas, needs, and difficulties to your boss? Your expectations of him or her as a leader and coach?
- Have you offered up ways that your group or division can work smarter or more effectively? Given honest feedback to your boss when something went poorly or well? Taken responsibility yourself for outcomes that were your doing?
- Can you distinguish between your personal and professional assessment of your boss? You don't have to like their personality or style to respect their work and results. You don't have to agree with their values or approach to appreciate their performance and worth. Your evaluation is not an excuse to judge them, but to offer balanced feedback. - 4). Step back and revisit your rating before you submit it. Step away from the rating for a day or two, then reflect on the scores and remarks that first came to mind. Be sure your comments reflect knowledge and facts, not feelings. If you have any doubt about the tone or impact of your words, have a non-work friend read your draft before finalizing it.
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