Strategic Preparation for Annual Reviews

22/10/2024 5 min Episodio 395
Strategic Preparation for Annual Reviews

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Opportunity for Introverts to ShineImportance of 1-on-1 meetings and performance reviewsHighlighting work done within the organizationBeing Strategic About Performance ReviewsProactive documentation of workIdentifying and emphasizing key achievementsEffective PreparationImportance of preparation for introvertsTools for tracking progress:Log, journal, spreadsheet, or happy folderWeekly reviews of projects, stretch goals, and client feedbackData-Driven ApproachReducing stress with well-documented dataUsing metrics and results to strengthen your caseCombatting impostor syndrome with dataReflective Questions for Self-EvaluationExample questions for regular reflection:Projects worked on and challenges overcomeContributions to team successAlignment with goalsFeedback received from managersRegular Adjustments and TweaksBenefits of regular reviews:Monitoring progress on KPIs and metricsMaking timely adjustments to targets and methodsIncreased Visibility and ContributionsImproving visibility within the organizationCollaboration with team membersDocumenting contributions to team and organizational successMock Reviews for PreparationConducting mock reviews with trusted individualsBenefits of practice: reducing anxiety and crafting stories around metricsTaking Control of Your CareerEmpowerment over career developmentImportance of self-advocacy in performance reviews