Resources for supervisors

Coaching Sessions Training

Mid-year performance coaching provides supervisors with an opportunity to provide feedback, review goals and develop a plan for reaching success. Effective coaching can improve employee engagement, boost morale and increase productivity. Watch this video for tips and resources for hosting a successful coaching session. 

Coaching Session Training Video

University Staff Performance Management Cycle

General guidance on deadlines and submission requirements for the university staff performance management cycle.

Employee Evaluation Tips

There is no “right” way to conduct a performance evaluation. However, the university and the state have guidelines and suggestions for the evaluation and planning processes. Additionally, you can plan for an effective evaluation with these eight steps.

Creating Effective Performance Goals

Success in any area, including performance management depends on designing an effective goal-setting strategy. By developing a clear picture of exactly what you hope to accomplish and determining what specific actions you need to accomplish it, you can more easily tell when you've succeeded in reaching your goal.

Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback

One approach to dealing with performance or behavior problems is through communication. Specifically, giving and receiving direct feedback. Feedback gives each party an opportunity to tell his or her side, and to hear the same from the other. Here are ten tips for using the feedback approach to “course correct” an employee.