Nail Your Performance Review

Laws of Growth

• Good Character is priceless

• Someone criticising = someone invested in your growth

• Don't think to get credit to satisfy critcism

• We decide what we do with criticism

Criticism

• Is a gift

• Is not rejection

• Is for you to grow

• Is not court order

• Is opinion of people

• Should be used as a basis of improvement

• Should not be tied to self worth

• When received don't shutdown or be defensive

• Helps you see the blind spots

Understand Feedback

• Understand Intention

• Ask for specific examples

• Person giving feedback may have data/experience, you don't

Responding to Feedback

There is a 3 step framework to responding to feedback

• Receive = Understand/Ask for clarification with example

• Reflect = requires asking, can you relate to it, does it negatively affect in long-term impact, should you act on the feedback

• Response = try to change according to feedback, but if you have tried and can't still change, notify the person giving feedback

Don't Forget

• Highlight your worth to business

• State your contributions, ask for raise

• Establish a cut-off period in your mind, if no actions on request, probably time to re-think your position.