Conducting an effective annual performance review conversation with Jim

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Annual Review The overall aim of my conversation with Jim will be to recognize his efforts for the first 9 months of the year, while at the same time pointing out his unsatisfactory performance thereafter so as to motivate him to make amends and maintain his good track record. I will adopt a calm and concerned tone so as to win his trust. As Ricketts and Ricketts (2010) point out, the relevance of winning the trust of employees cannot be overstated when it comes to soliciting their input and cooperation on diverse issues. In that regard, therefore, the conversation will have three parts; i.e. recognize and praise his stellar performance during the first 9 months, point out that his recent performance has been unsatisfactory, and motivate him to improve his current performance. To begin with, I will recognize Jim’s excellent performance for the first 9 months of the year and bring to his attention the company’s recognition of the same. I will make it known to him that he has been a model employee and that he remains one of the company’s most valued employees. Secondly, I will bring to his attention his recent performance with an aim of demonstrating that it differs significantly from his first 9 months. His frequent late coming and the emerging concerns in the production line will be highlighted. Lastly, I will attempt to find the reason for Jim’s dismal performance in recent times. This I will do by encouraging Jim to share with me any personal or familial issues he could be encountering that are impacting negatively on his work life. Next, I will invite Jim in a solution development process whereby I will guide him in reviewing some of the most workable solutions to make amends so as to maintain his earlier performance record. Lastly, I will encourage him to follow the proposed solution through and assure him of my continued support. References Ricketts, C. & Ricketts, J. (2010). Leadership: Personal Development and Career Success (3rd ed.). Clifton Part, NY: Cengage Learning.