Module 4/4 30 min
The review meeting, and the final test
Step 1 / 2·The year-end review
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Learning objectives — after this module you will:
- Run a review with no surprises
- Handle a forced rating distribution
- Complete the final test
Learn ~10 min
The year-end review
Make it a conversation about the future, not a trial of the past.
When the company imposes a rating distribution
Many organisations cap the proportion of top ratings. If your person is rated down because of the distribution rather than their results, say so plainly. Covering it up by inventing a weakness to justify the rating is the surest way to lose their trust — and they will work it out.