Performance appraisals are good. Right? Of course, periodically giving people feedback on their performance is a good thing. Isn’t it? I guess that depends on what you mean by a “good thing.” Doing performance appraisals seems like a good thing to do intuitively, but have you ever given any thought to what they actually accomplish? No … I mean “really” give it some thought. They give managers something to do at … [Read more...]
Corrective Action
Some Things To Consider When Formalizing A Corrective Action Process For Your Church's Staff
Here are some of the main things to consider, when writing a procedure that is supposed to help staff members know when they have behaviors or performance problems that need to change or be corrected. First, church leadership must make sure every staff member understands expectations. This is done in many ways including the job description, strategic plan (including mission, vision, values, and key objectives), … [Read more...]
360 Degree Feedback
Are 360 Degree, Anonymous Performance Appraisals A Useful Tool When It Comes To Overall Staff Development?
Are you a fan of 360-degree performance appraisals? Does the anonymous nature of the feedback bother you? Is periodic, anonymous feedback from leaders, peers, and subordinates a useful staff development tool? The process begins with a third party (usually Human Resources) sending out assessment forms to leaders, peers, and subordinates. The forms are sent in, gathered, reviewed and summarized for the staff … [Read more...]
A Year In The Life Of Staff Development – Part Four
A Four-Part Series From Phil Taylor At Backstage Pastors
Individual Level One On One Meetings With Direct Reports I meet with each department leader (director level) at least once a month formally. These times are used to catch up on what that team member is working on in their area of responsibility. Because our team is such a hardworking and self-motivated group, they don’t need much more than encouragement. But occasionally, there is a corrective need or small … [Read more...]