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Fear and Confusion in Reviews
- Rachel Ernst shared her first performance review where she was asked what she was tasked with last quarter and felt defensive and unprepared.
- Another shared story involved being told they hadn’t met undefined expectations despite exemplary work, leading to them leaving the company.
Vague Feedback Harms Growth
- Many poor performance reviews stem from vague feedback lacking specific examples or actionable advice.
- Employees often want constructive feedback but receive generalized criticism instead, causing frustration and confusion.
Leadership Shapes Manager Priorities
- Managers often don’t prioritize employee growth due to lack of training and leadership example.
- Unless top leaders model spending time helping employees improve, managers feel unmotivated to invest in growth conversations.