SESSION DESCRIPTION (Website & SHRM)
Ratings don’t drive performance—conversations do. This session refocuses mid-year reviews on clarity, growth, and meaningful feedback that actually supports performance. We will discuss how to link SMARTER goals to energizing conversations!
PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPERIENCE
• Mid-year review scenarios
• Exploration of alternatives to ratings
• Peer discussion on feedback practices
WHY THIS SESSION MATTERS
Mid-year reviews are often missed opportunities to realign expectations and momentum.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Discuss what gets in the way of a no-surprise mid-year conversation
- Evaluate how feedback quality influences performance outcomes
• Distinguish ratings from conversation-driven review approaches
• Apply practical tools to strengthen mid-year performance conversations