Description

Are you struggling with a problem employee? Wondering how to coach your star performer to the next level? Do you dread annual performance appraisals? Do you avoid giving feedback, for fear of upsetting your employees?

Brimming with actionable advice on everything from delivering detailed on-the-spot feedback to determining if your employee is ready for a promotion, this guide will give you the tools you need to master giving effective feedback without the stress.

Whether your employees are solidly on track or heading off the rails, you’ll learn how to:
• Incorporate ongoing feedback into your daily interactions
• Highlight the impact of an employee’s behavior on the team and the larger organization
• Reinforce organizational values and goals with recognition of individuals’ performance
• Deliver constructive criticism without arousing anger or defensiveness
• Transform performance appraisals from dreaded meetings into catalysts for growth

Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, from a source you trust. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.