Performance Appraisal Feedback Pilot October 2016 Pilot Participants

Performance Appraisal /Feedback Pilot October 2016

Pilot Participants • Arts and Sciences • Center for Africana Studies • Chemistry • Department of Africana Studies • ELP • Linguistic Data Consortium (LDC) • LPS • SAS Computing • SAS Facilities • SAS Finance and Administration • SAS Human Resources • Business Services • Exec Dir BSD Finance • ULAR • Wharton

Objectives ØSimplify current process ØIntroduce an effective method for facilitating meaningful feedback ØEncourage conversations about work and development opportunities

Current Pilot Once a year Once a quarter Strong focus on the past More focus on present and future Directive Collaborative Focus on tasks, process and documentation Focus on feedback and development coaching 1 to 5 rating scale Supervisor driven No rating Ownership by both parties

Four Questions Discussed Each Quarter 1. What were the accomplishments this quarter? 2. What were the challenges faced this quarter? 3. What development opportunities should we focus on going forward? 4. What can my supervisor do to support me in my role?

What were the accomplishments this quarter? Examples: Ø What worked? Ø Goal progress Ø New projects Ø Innovations Ø Improved efficiencies Ø Solid performance

What were the challenges faced? Ø What didn’t work? Ø Conflicting priorities Examples: Ø Needed training Ø Lacking resources Ø Missed deadlines Ø Attitude/Behavior

What development opportunities should we focus on going forward? Ø Skills, knowledge, or competencies that help to ease the challenges Ø Career development Ø Professional development Examples:

What can my supervisor do to support me in my role? Ø Ask questions. Examples: Ø What do I need my supervisor to do to help? Ø What do I need my supervisor to do differently? Ø Feedback for my supervisor? Ø Ask for what I need to do my job better.

Process Ø Online system (coming soon) Ø Answer four questions each quarter Ø Meet to discuss each quarter Ø 4 th quarter ü Recap of the year ü Set annual goals for following year ü Merit increase decided

For more information Go to: https: //www. sas. upenn. edu/sashr/content/sasperformance-appraisal-pilot • A copy of this presentation • Appraisal forms with questions • White paper on Performance Appraisal/Feedback Pilot • Link to competencies