Effective Words to Use in a Workplace Performance Appraisal

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As you appraise an employee’s performance, you can pack a powerful punch if you use certain key words. Here are the most effective words you can use in a variety of job performance appraisal categories:

Quality and quantity of work: accuracy, thoroughness, productivity, and goal attainment
Communication and interpersonal skills: teamwork, cooperation, listening, persuasion, and empathy
Planning, administration, and organization: goal setting, prioritizing, and profit orientation
Leadership: accessibility, responsiveness, decisiveness, collaboration, and delegating
Job knowledge and expertise: knowledge base, training, mentoring, modeling, and researching
Attitude: dedication, loyalty, reliability, flexibility, initiative, energy, and volunteering
Ethics: diversity, sustainability, honesty, integrity, fairness, and professionalism
Creative thinking: innovation, receptiveness, problem solving, and originality
Self-development and growth: learning, education, advancement, skill building, and career planning

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Ken Lloyd, PhD, is a nationally recognized consultant, author, and columnist who specializes in organizational behavior, communication, and management coaching and development.