How I Work

Why it's more important for staff to review their own performance

Feb 25, 2019
Dive into the transformative power of self-reflection in performance reviews. Discover why having team members assess their own performance fosters deeper engagement and organizational growth. The host shares personal experiences and practical tips on implementing a quarterly self-reflection process, showcasing its benefits. Tune in for insights that can reshape how performance is approached in any workplace!
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ANECDOTE

First Review That Pushed Her Out

  • Amanda Imba recounts her first annual review that focused only on negatives and left her demoralised.
  • She immediately began searching for a new job after feeling underappreciated and unfairly judged.
INSIGHT

Why Reviews Often Feel Unfair

  • Managers miss much of employees' day-to-day work because they are not present 24/7.
  • Employees also rarely stop to reflect on their achievements amid daily email and meeting overload.
INSIGHT

Reflection Rapidly Boosts Performance

  • Daily reflection increased call-centre staff performance by 23% after ten days in Giada De Stefano's study.
  • Short, regular reflection sessions produce rapid, measurable performance gains.
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