A great appraisal requires not just consistent performance round the year but also playing to your strengths and avoiding some pitfalls. ET finds out five ways to work towards a stellar performance appraisal It pays to focus on outcomes more than efforts. In order to win a good appraisal you need to be seen as somebody who is making a positive difference to the company. And the most convincing metric is data—it helps if each aspect of your work has relevant data to support your performance. This shows that you are open to learning and improving your ways, a big plus point during the appraisal process, says Balbir.Regular feedback on your performance and potential, your strengths and weaknesses helps lay the path to a great performance appraisal.

Source: Economic Times January 15, 2018 18:09 UTC