Use this guide whenever you need to give feedback to someone. The performance reviews list below is a great source of inspiration for highlighting performance and personality specifics.

“Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.”

– Frank A. Clark

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• Be as specific as possible with examples.
• Be honest, but not cruel.
• When giving negative feedback:
  • Be sure to give it in a timely fashion. Don’t “hold onto” feedback for weeks or months. Deal with the issue as it arises.
  • Be kind and patient.
  • Give clear examples and actions they can take to improve (see list below)

See also:

• How to disagree (respectfully) with your boss's feedback
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• How to ask for feedback

Talking Points

Sources: 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews by Paul Falcone, and Kazoo

A Big Freaking List of Performance Reviews