A Simple and Effective One Page Performance Evaluation for Small Business
Firstly, in my view, there are 14 performance "capabilities" and I'd say that for any given role in a company, at least 8-10 would apply. These are skills and behaviors that, when done well, will generally lead to strong performance. They are:
- Technical skills
- Creativity
- Time management
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Collaboration with others
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Initiative
- Planning & Organization
- Strategy
- Reporting and admin.
With these as your criteria for evaluation, you simply address the following three (yes just 3!) discussion points:
- Discuss the capability or knowledge areas that are strengths for this person:
- Discuss 2-3 capability or knowledge areas as opportunities for growth and development for this person:
- Discuss 2-3 development actions, plans or initiatives for the coming 12 month period that will help develop this person:
Here is an example of a completed performance evaluation for a fictitious employee:
