Gaming The Year-End Appraisal Process

Gaming The Year-End Appraisal Process You’ve worked hard all year, now it all comes down to the official assessment the year-end appraisal.  If only you could be in the room to represent yourself, if only you could be in control. For two decades, this was my refrain after getting back from the summer holidays. While it is not really possible to “cram for the exam,” there are some things that will help. Know the process: What is measured, when and by whom?  Find out the due date for evaluations, add a week or two for the usual slippage, and that’s the date by which those who need to know must be in the know about what you’ve done.  Don’t be that poor soul trying for brownie points when it’s too late.  Also, the typical 360º process gives you a say in who evaluates you.  Choose people who (a) know what you have done, (b) will take time to give you proper feedback, and (c) won’t compete with you for credit.  Work with your boss on this they should have a vested interest in helping you to shine. Know what you’ve done: Write a good self-evaluation.