Performance appraisals are used throughout business to provide feedback and growth opportunities to employees; this in turn leads to increased productivity. Leaders create performance appraisals for their team and for their employees. Leaders also receive performance appraisals themselves.

As a leader, discuss how you would provide strong feedback and growth opportunities using performance appraisals. What actions would you take to not limit the feedback and growth to just the time around when the performance appraisals are being delivered?

-Using your own organization, or one you're familiar with, discuss how you would increase productivity and encourage employee growth and productivity throughout the year. Use examples to support your response.

-How involved should employees be in the performance management process and why?

-What is the impact of feedback, etc., in building a culture of performance?