Performance
Performance Development and Planning Cycle (PDP)PDP Conversations:
Performance Development and Planning conversations should be engaging informal and formal conversations throughout the year that are shared between supervisors and employees. Supervisors are strongly encouraged to provide staff with a formal written appraisal (e.g., assessment/ evaluation) conducted at least two times a year:
- Mid-Year Annual Appraisal, and again at the
- Annual Yearly Appraisal at the end of the calendar year.
The Mid-Year and Annual Yearly Appraisal should be based on frequent informal and formal meetings with supervisors and staff.
In summary, PDP conversations should:
- Achieve individual, departmental, and PAE desired results
- Identify specific plans to help develop staff
- Positively improve or change performance behavior
- Promote respect and self-esteem among staff in the workplace
- Reflect conversations between supervisors and staff as a summary of earlier meetings throughout the calendar year
The appraisal and evaluation conversation should not be a surprise to staff. Conversations should summarize solving the performance concern, changing the behavior, maintaining self-esteem, and maintaining the relationship between supervisors and staff.