(Updated Dec 2024)
Preparing For My Appraisal is part of the Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series. Short, sharp and entertaining with a team of characters and simple messages and skills to have a successful appraisal by being proactive and preparing.
In the video, Preparing For My Appraisal, Casey and Tammy are nervous about their performance reviews, especially after the last one Tammy had with Carol. Marcus offers Dion some tips about knowing your goals, where you have progressed, and how you wish to move forward. Sam stresses the importance that being proactive communicates to a manager that a person is self-motivated. Having a brag list is beneficial: you can demonstrate your accomplishments, including awards and the way you monetize your value to the company. Serena recommends that people going into performance appraisals should be clear about where they need to improve. Carol stresses the importance of not being defensive, and the need to appreciate that people are making time to help you improve.