How can this evaluation help streamline unit work and make the unit/department more efficient?
Many people have negative expectations of the performance review process. It is the job of the supervisor to make the performance review an effective means of communicating with a valued member of your work team. What is written in the form should not be considered more important than the discussion process. Ideally, performance reviews will increase everyone’s effectiveness by helping the supervisor identify unanswered needs in the unit and by helping solidify the employee’s goals and projects. A performance appraisal encourages information sharing. It should help the department set realistic and achievable goals while clarifying expectations and standards. It helps establish direction and foster progress. It should help employees stay focused and committed as well as convince them that supervisors are interested in their concerns and potential.
