Article Link: http://exchangepress.com/article/staff-evaluations-responding-to-the-challenge/5008135/
In a supportive climate, the evaluation process builds motivation, competence, and commitment to the organization.. . . no individual can effectively change the attitude, learning style, or psychological nature of another.
All evaluation systems, while critical to the ongoing improvement of organizations, can be fraught with problems.
Staff evaluation is often viewed as one of the most difficult, time consuming, and emotionally draining tasks child care directors face. But when carefully and consistently pursued, it can also become a springboard to professional growth, program improvement, and staff motivation. Routine staff evaluations can be an effective tool for maintaining and enhancing staff performance. Through the evaluation process directors assume the responsibilities of identifying problems, providing opportunities for addressing and correcting problems, and developing the unique potential of each staff member.
Although conducting staff evaluations is an important responsibility, few directors have had the benefit of formal training in the evaluation process. At best, most directors develop a personal style of conducting performance evaluations in response to their mistakes on the job or reactions to their own evaluations.
Confounding the process further is the frustration of knowing that no individual can effectively change the attitude, learning style, or psychological nature of another. ...