Table of Contents

Introduction: How to use this book to save time and write compelling performance appraisals

Part I Core Competencies and Commonly Rated Performance Factors

(Phrases for 25 factors, including communication and cooperation, customer satisfaction, judgment and decision making ability, innovation and creativity, strategic and critical thinking skills, teamwork, time management)

Part II Performance Appraisal Phrases for Particular Titles and Roles

(Phrases for 9 categories, each containing 5-18 specific job functions, including accounting and finance; administrative support; general management; sales, marketing, advertising; manufacturing)

Part III Future Development Goals

(Phrases for 24 improvement goals, from attendance and punctuality to work habits)

Appendices

*Special Feature: Describing Work Ethic and Work Style

*High-Impact Verbs to Inspire Your Writing

*Essential Adverbs to Get Your Message Across

*Additional Resources

*Alphabetical Listing of Particular Titles and Roles

*Common Grading Scale

About the Author

Paul Falcone is an HR executive who has held senior-level positions with Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, and Time Warner. A long-time contributor to HR Magazine, he is the author of bestselling management books including 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews.

Reviews

"Paul Falcone's books are real and applicable to the everyday life of Human Resources. They are for the front-line managers on how to lead effectively." -PeopleG2

..".an enormously useful thesaurus of specific, concrete verbiage that will take you far, far beyond 'Meets/exceeds expectations.'"--Accounting Today