Reviewed?

When was the last time you were “reviewed.”

I use quotes because I find most reviews aren’t really reviews, they are a place where:

• People on both sides vent
• The manager exerts power
• Nothing changes

It’s a shame because it can be a magical experience.

As a manager, you have the opportunity to shift someone and their thinking to the better, to prepare someone for the next leap in their career, and as an after effect, make you look better.

As a direct report, it’s an opportunity to see how the world sees you, check in on your strengths, and gauge if the person across from you is paying attention or playing a role.

Either way, it’s a great experience that should not be missed.