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2014 IPMA INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE

TRAINING SUPERVISORS IN GIVING MOTIVATING PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

PHILIP DEITCHMAN, IPMA- CP DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MD DEPT. OF JUVINILE SERVICES

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WHY TRAIN SUPERVISORS

 Help with retention  Build moral  Help employees succeed  Reduce absenteeism  Reduce disciplines 2

Purpose of the Evaluation Process

• Goals – Improved Communication Between Supervisors And Employees – Clear Understanding Of Work Expectations – Increased Productivity – Accurate And Objective Appraisals – Accountability At All Levels – Employee and Supervisor Actively Involved In Career Planning – Foster and Build Teamwork – Acknowledge Successes – Learn the employees strengths & weakness – Best way to utilize staff 3

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Step is a Clear Position Description

• The PD is a written description that outlines the

Essential Duties

employee is expected satisfactory manner and

Responsibilities

to perform in the a • The focus of the PD is on the position, regardless of the employee currently in the position • Includes position specific performance standards 4

Essential Functions

• The Fundamental Job Duties Of A Position That If Not Performed, Will Alter The Job • Functions That An Individual Must Be Able To Perform, With Or Without “Reasonable Accommodation” • Discussed With The Employee At The Beginning Of The Evaluation Cycle

Performance Standards

• The Requirements By Which “Satisfactory” Performance Of Essential Job Functions Are Measured • Related To Output And Results Of Work • Objective Standards Of Performance • The “S.M.A.R.T.” Criteria • Discussed With Employee At The Beginning Of The Evaluation Cycle • Describe outcomes for “outstanding” “exceeds” as well as “meets standards” & 6

“S.M.A.R.T.” Standards

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S

pecific – defines specific behaviors, outputs and/or results

M

easurable – establishes quantitative and qualitative values or methods to allow objective monitoring

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ttainable – realistic expectations that can be completed within guidelines

R

elevant – expectations are related to the requirements of the current position and of the customer

Time bound

completed within 4 hours of receipt, with no more than a 5% error rate”) – related to time (e.g., “audit edit reports to be 7

Practical Considerations

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Do not rate standards/elements that employee did not have an opportunity to perform.

Consider equipment & resource problems, lack of training, frequent interruptions, other matters outside of employee’s control .

Pre-approved time away from the job

(sick, personal, annual leave; authorized union duty time; other authorized purposes) will not be considered negatively in rating.

Listening Game

Were you paying attention And following the leader?

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Objectivity Ratings

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Measurable Performance Standards Job-related Behaviors Not Personality Traits

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Objectivity Ratings

Rating BiasWhat is “Bias” in Performance

Expectation?

Bias is any factor that influences a

rater’s judgment that is not based on the performance requirements of the job (Yancy, 2002).

What are some evaluation biases? 11

Objectivity Ratings

Rating Biases

Halo Effect • Positive aspect (one aspect of the job) of employee performance – Horn Effect • Negative aspect of employee performance 12

Objectivity Ratings

Rating Biases

Restriction of Range Effect

• Leniency • Severity • Central Tendency –

Contrast Effect

• Compares employees to each other –

Frame of Reference Effect

• Compares employee’s performance to supervisor’s own personal standards – First Impression – Regency Bias 13

How to Avoid Rating Biases

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Learn, understand and be aware of biases Performance Standards – Specific and Measurable Observe behavior and differentiate job behaviors Document standards and behaviors Not Personal Characteristics

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Listening Game

Were you eavesdropping ? 15

Active Listening

What is it? Difference between hearing and

listening

You hear thoughts, beliefs, and

emotions

Concentrate on the speakerUndivided attentionOpen minded 16

Tips for a good listener

Show that you understand their pointDo not interruptReflect on these statementsClarity –can you discuss more

about that

Restate –it sounds like …is that

correct

Reflect – their feelings 17

Verbal Messaging

What message did I intend to sendWhat message did I actually sendWhat message did the recipient hear What message did the recipient believe

they heard

Tone- did the tone actually match the

message

Pitch – did the pitch actually match the

message

Vocabulary- did they understand the

words

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Barriers to Effective Communication

Noise level around youPresence of other peopleInterruptionsAre you defensive toward the

employee?

Are you belittling to towards

the employee?

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Body Language

What is your body language really

saying

Are your words saying one thing and

your body language saying something else

HandsPosture Facial expressionEye contactPersonal space 20

How many formal meetings in one

year should a supervisor have with the employee?

BeginningMidEnd 21

TIMELINES AND THE EVALUATION PROCESS

• Beginning Cycle Occurs during a new hire’s first meeting with his/her supervisor and shall be done at the conclusion of the end-cycle • Mid-Cycle – In 6 months give an employee a snap shot of their first 6 months and goals of their next 6 months.

– Self-assessment , give employees time to have the assessment returned prior to the evaluation date • End-Cycle – After one year, review set goals, set new goals and give the employee the opportunity to do a self assessment.

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How many hats does a supervisor wear when doing an evaluation?

Supervisor

Coach

Mentor

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Self- Assessment

Gives employees the

opportunity to “remind” supervisors of accomplishments during the evaluation period

How does a supervisor use this

information?

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PHASE I: Beginning Cycle PERFORMANCE PLANNING

• Occurs on employees first day on the job • Review the Position Description for the position • Discuss Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards for the position • Discuss the Behavioral Elements used to evaluate the job class and/or position 25

PHASE I: PERFORMANCE PLANNING

• Create an Employee Development Plan • Documents the completion of the performance planning process • What hat is the supervisor wearing 26

PHASE II: MID-CYCLE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

• Occurs on 6 month anniversary • Evaluate performance based on criteria discussed at the beginning of the cycle • Assign ratings to each area of performance • Encourage employees to complete a self assessment within the 5-day timeframe • Discuss the mid-cycle performance review and the employee’s self-assessment 27

PHASE III: END OF CYCLE EVALUATION

• Occurs on the next End of the year • Encourage completion of “Self-Assessment” • Discuss – Self-assessment and performance review – Overall rating, strengths and weaknesses’ – Developmental needs if appropriate – Future plans – Short and Long-term career goals – Development plan to assist employee in reaching their goals 28

Evaluation Process: Management Preparation

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Supervisor prepares preliminary performance appraisal .

Supervisor needs to incorporate the employees assessment in the evaluation

Appointing Authority should review

appraisal before presented to employee.

Why???

Development Plan

- The purpose of the plan is to move the DELTAS to a

positive

- The supervisor is now the coach - The employee with the assistance of the supervisor will

develop the plan.

- Employee must own the plan, it must be their plan - Supervisor needs to assist the employee so they will be

successful

- What hat is the supervisor wearing?? 30

Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

• Performance not meeting standards • Provide feedback and document • Overall Performance is unsatisfactory • Supervisor’s Responsibility to implement • Failure to improve results within established timeframes results in termination • What hat is the supervisor wearing?

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Role of HR

• Provide guidance to supervisors through the Evaluation process • Ensures fair, accurate and consistent administration of the process • Ensures Evaluations are completed accurately and consistent across the agency • Resolution of Evaluation related inquires and disputes • Conducts PEP training 32

Documentation

• Documenting Performance

Fair, accurate and consistent Identify good, bad and indifferent Written records – Employee Performance Log 33

Documentation

• Feedback

– Three important Principles • Positive, corrective and timely • Should motivate not de-motivate • Documented 34

The Sugar Cookie

Start with the positive Discuss DeltasEnd with a positiveThe employee should leave feeling

positive about them self

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Questions and Answers

Philip Deitchman Director of Human Resources Maryland Dept. of Juvenile Services One Center Plaza 120 W. Fayette Street Rm 246 Baltimore, MD 21201 410.230.3455

[email protected]

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