Performance Appraisals

I was speaking with a coaching client recently and the subject of personal performance appraisals came up. They had a 7 member Board and their process was such that all 7 needed to file their appraisal/review by December 31st. Only three had complied. In the past, it was rarely that 7 provided. There was also a self-appraisal that the CEO needed to complete, themselves, annually by the same date as part of the process. I have seen many bad things happen when appraisal processes are not adhered to as specified in policy. The Board needs to comply and be reminded and maybe even harangued and cajoled in the run-up to the deadline, so they keep up with their end of the bargain. And the CEO should always comply. This is important and more than just CYA. It’s an essential part of the employment agreement and the CEO/Board compact. Leave nothing to chance or circumstances. Control your controllables.