3000 Power Words and Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews: Ready-To-Use Language for Successful Employee Evaluations

A comprehensive yet accessible handbook for writing and conducting meaningful, effective performance reviews, geared toward managers of all levels, from the author of How to Write It.

Performance reviews are one of the best tools managers have to shape company talent and culture, develop strong channels of communication with employees, and create systemic change. In this pithy, user-friendly handbook, author and writing teacher Sandra E. Lamb lays out the best methods and proven tactics to administer productive evaluations that benefit both parties-- and the company. Lamb teaches managers how to design scoring systems for employees, prepare for and conduct in-person and written reviews, and use the right key words. Covering both hard and soft skills, this indispensible reference includes lists of powerful words and phrases that clearly describe positive and negative performance. Featuring sections targeted to specific industries and jobs, this guide empowers managers at all levels to master the art of performance reviews that achieve results.

Author: Sandra E. Lamb
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 08/27/2013
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 8.26h x 5.57w x 0.68d
ISBN13: 9781607744825
ISBN10: 1607744821
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Business Writing
- Business & Economics | Management | General
- Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management

About the Author
SANDRA E. LAMB began her career in the field of technical writing, then moved on to a progression of organizational management and CEO positions. Along the way she developed and administered performance review and employee bonus programs that helped both her organization and her employees succeed.

Lamb has researched and written texts in business organization and management, and brings to 3000 Power Words and Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews the kind of lightening accuracy and expert feel for the most effective words and phrases she demonstrated in her award-winning book, How to Write It, now in its third edition. She is also the author of Personal Notes and Write the Right Words.

For more information, or if you are interested in having her as a speaker, spokesperson, or consultant, visit SandraLamb.com.