How should supervisors approach their role in the leadership review?
In the review, supervisors should give employees feedback that emphasizes what the employees do best and encourage to them to do more things where they excel. While identifying developmental needs is critical, counseling too often dwells on a person’s perceived weaknesses. The leadership review is not conducted for the purpose of emphasizing shortcomings, but should encourage the employee to develop skills that are challenging, promote growth, and stretch the employee’s “comfort zone.” The review process will help employees become aware of their own skills, behaviors, and attributes. (4) What is the relationship between the leadership review and an individual development plan (IDP)? The information gained in the leadership review, along with data from your performance appraisal, lays the groundwork for the development of an IDP (FWS Form 3-2020B). The information and self-awareness gained in the review will help you identify important or critical training, developmental assignments or
