Take a moment now to reflect on a time when you underwent a performance review at work.

Reflecting on that experience, consider the following:

What was the format of the performance review? For example, was it a formal conversation? A written evaluation?

What was your role in the review?

How did you prepare for it?

How did you participate during it?

What follow-up actions did you take afterwards?

What was your leader's role?

How did they prepare for it?

How did they participate during it?

What follow-up actions did they take afterwards?

Was the process helpful? What worked well and what could have been better?

How did your performance change as a result of the review?

If you've never had a formal performance review at work, consider the following:

Did the lack of evaluation impact your ability to do your job? If yes, how? If no, why not?

Would a performance review have been helpful? If yes, how? If no, why not?