B2: Performance reviews
Use when: End-of-cycle reviews and goal setting for the next period.
The questions
- What accomplishments from this period are you most proud of, and why?
- Where did you create the most impact, and how do you know?
- What was harder than it needed to be, and what would have helped?
- Which strengths do you want to lean on more next cycle, and where?
- Which skill or behavior would most increase your effectiveness next cycle?
- What feedback patterns have you heard repeatedly, and what do you make of them?
- What goals feel most meaningful, and what trade-offs do they require?
- What support, resources, or clarity do you need from me to hit those goals?
- Looking ahead, what kind of work do you want more of, and less of?
Research basis
CIPD 2026; Center for Creative Leadership 2025; Coleman 2022; Austin 2016
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