
Design Life 318: Revealing our performance reviews as design leaders
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Sep 15, 2025 Join Charli and Femke as they dive into the nitty-gritty of performance reviews. Discover how different companies structure feedback, from quarterly reviews to innovative AI integration. They reveal the challenges of balancing self-assessments with manager ratings and how these reviews can impact promotions. Tune in to hear their candid reflections on feedback received and preferred styles, plus practical tips for improving future reviews. It's an enlightening discussion for anyone navigating leadership in design!
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Quarterly Reviews Create More Touchpoints
- Quarterly reviews increase feedback frequency and encourage regular touchpoints for growth.
- Gusto uses concise 300-word sections and manager ratings to keep reviews focused.
Managers Rate; Employees Summarize Concisely
- Managers give a formal rating while employees write concise contributions and growth sections.
- Limiting self-reflection length forces focus, while managers keep broader context.
Document Weekly For Better AI Summaries
- Document one-on-ones and achievements regularly so AI can summarize them later.
- Structure weekly updates to give AI better data for your next review.
