40 Specific, Meaningful Employee

Appraisal Comments

Leadership Comments

Positive Examples Needs Improvement Examples

You serve as an exemplary role model by Your team may benefit from an increased
consistently demonstrating a commitment to frequency of acknowledgment of goal
upholding company values, and encouraging achievement. You can also offer periodic
others to do the same. on-the-spot informal recognition.

You effectively provide guidance for your team

Your team may be able to benefit from
when necessary, while also holding employees
additional guidance and direction.
accountable for their individual responsibilities.

Your team is engaged and achieving their goals.

Teamwork Comments

Positive Examples Needs Improvement Examples

You demonstrate a strong ability to balance

Your team may benefit from an increased
a willingness to help others on the team and
frequency of acknowledgment of goal
carry out of your own direct responsibilities.
achievement. You can also offer periodic
on-the-spot informal recognition.
Your ability to both listen to others and
contribute your own ideas is a great
demonstration of your teamwork skills. Your team may be able to benefit from
additional guidance and direction.
Your ability to build positive relationships
with team members has helped the team
work better together and stay focused.
 Self-Appraisal Examples

Communication Comments

Positive Examples Needs Improvement Examples

You have a strong ability to listen to others

You may benefit from an increased focus
and provide valuable insights framed in such
on explaining your insights to others who
a way as to be collaborative.
may not be as experienced as you are.

You present your opinions and instructions

in a clear and objective manner, without
coming across as self-serving.
You remain constructive and open to ideas
and compromise in situations where opposing
ideas and opinions are being discussed.
As part of a collaborative culture, you
should be willing to engage in a
constructive conversation with others
who may not share the same view as you.

Problem Solving Comments

Positive Examples Needs Improvement Examples

You demonstrate an admirable ability to turn You may benefit from considering multiple
problems into learning opportunities. potential solutions before taking action.

You are consistently willing to view problems

as challenges, as opposed to roadblocks
and work with others on solutions.
You exhibit an ability to come up with
innovative solutions to unexpected problems.
When unexpected problems arise, and
they are inevitable, you position this as a
negative to others in both your attitude and
responsiveness.
 Goal Setting & Achievement Comments
Positive Examples
You consistently meet or surpass your goals
and take pride in your performance.
You are able to set goals that are both
ambitious and attainable and then execute on
these effectively.
You demonstrate a willingness to seek help
and make use of any necessary resources in
order to achieve your goals.
Organization & Administration Comments
Positive Examples
Your ability to absorb and effectively
categorize new information is a testament to
your exceptional organizational skills.
Your high level of organization is evidenced by
how efficiently you are able to complete your
many tasks with tight deadlines.
You continue to seek out new ways to increase
administrative effectiveness.
Needs Improvement Examples
You may benefit from focusing more on
your specific goals for the year and work
to achieve them, without getting
sidetracked.
You need to reach out to me for help in
time that goals you are not achieving can
be rejigged or alternate solutions
brainstormed.
Needs Improvement Examples
You may benefit from taking the time to
organize and plan your projects in the
way that works best for you.
You may see an increased efficiency in
your workflow if you organize your time
and weekly tasks more intuitively,
possibly using Outlook.
 Time Management Comments
Positive Examples
Your ability to prioritize tasks by importance
and make the best of the time that you have
is exceptional.
You consistently find ways to make the best
use of your time and meet deadlines in a very
busy role.
You are mindful of both your own and others’
agendas and time constraints.
Professional Development Comments
Positive Examples
You are open to and enthusiastic about the
opportunity to learn new skills.
Your positive attitude toward the adoption of
new protocols has a positive influence on those
around you and the changes needed.
You accept responsibility for mistakes and use
them as an opportunity to learn and develop.
Needs Improvement Examples
You may benefit by adhering to a better
prioritization process and using our
technology tools to help schedule.
You may need to put more consideration
and planning into the limited time others
have to support you, rather than waiting
until their assistance is a rush on your
project.
Needs Improvement Examples
You may benefit from an increased focus
on developing your ___________ skills as
you progress this initiative.
You may benefit from participating /
leading a cross-functional team as part
of your professional development.