Despite having a formal performance management system in place, companies may, at times, find that employees and managers are not effectively trained to conduct performance reviews. Some common concerns include giving high ratings to avoid difficult conversations and focusing on an employee’s recent mistakes while ignoring months of their solid performance. This can lead to rater bias. Likewise, some employees may even not fully understand how their work is being evaluated.

When managers and employees are effectively trained on performance management, it can lead to a positive experience where employees are valued for their contributions, cultural competence, innovation, and expertise. Managers as mentors can provide their employees with the guidance needed to develop. Employees can be trained on positive approaches to performance management that make difficult performance conversations less intense and more productive by encouraging an interactive appreciative dialogue.

Read this article: How to Evolve From Manager to Mentor and Create a Lasting Impact in Your Organization.

• Why should managers and employees be trained on performance management?
• What performance management topics can managers and employees be trained on, and why?
• What types of rater bias can be addressed with effective training?
• What role does mentoring play in performance management?

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