An Effective Year in Review

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The beginning of the year is a great time to look back on
the past 12 months through a year in review and assess
your team’s performance in the workplace.

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Reviews serve a number of purposes. In addition to
simply assessing the strengths and areas for
improvement present on your team, you’re also striving
to create a clearer vision for that team to follow in the
New Year.

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Additionally, you’re providing your employees with the
insights and tools they need to fulfill their potential and
to get re-engaged and excited about their work. In doing
so, you’ll create a healthier and happier workplace
culture where your employees thrive.

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Let’s take a look at 4 questions you should ask your
team in your end-of-year review.

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1. What were our top accomplishments last year?
Needless to say, one of the most important questions you’ll ask in
your end-of-year review involves what the team’s accomplishments
were for the past 12 months. What goals did you meet? Which
goals fell short? Why did those goals fall short? What goals are
team members least proud of and why?

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How do they plan on delivering on those goals differently in the
New Year? These are all powerful questions to address as they
help the team to analyze the actions and mindsets that went into
delivering great results.

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This type of clarity helps employees replicate what worked before
in order to ensure success in the future.

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2. What are our goals for this year?
This is an excellent follow-up to the above question. Discussing
your goals for the upcoming year as a team will allow you to use
your end-of-year review as a team-building activity, allowing for
better cohesion among your employees.

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People appreciate a sense of ownership in their work, so involving
your team members in your vision-casting and goal-setting will
help them better feel a part of the Bigger Picture, which in turn
lends itself to increased enthusiasm and engagement.

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In addition to discussing the team’s goals for the New Year, you’ll
also want to ask your employees about their individual goals for
growth. Do they, for instance, want to learn a new skill that can
help them maximise their work output?

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Are they interested in transitioning into a new role that holds
greater responsibilities in the workplace? This is a prime
opportunity to offer suggestions on how they can move toward
those accomplishments.

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3. What skills among our team can we use more effectively?
It’s surprising how many employees feel that their greatest
strengths/skills are being under-utilised in the workplace.
Unfortunately, when employees don’t feel adequately challenged, it
can lead to decreased morale, a drop in work quality, and higher
job dissatisfaction.

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The key is to keep your employees engaged and mentally
stimulated by their work. What are each team member’s individual
strengths? Do they feel those strengths are maximised in the
workplace? If not, what are some ways those skills can be
integrated into their day-to-day work?

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You may discover that an employee will derive fulfillment from
taking on a new side project that can help the department grow, or
you may find that another employee would be better suited for a
role you’ve been trying to fill for some time.

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4. What can we do to make our work more enjoyable?
Stress in the workplace is at an all-time high globally. Too many
people experience overwhelming job dissatisfaction on a daily
basis, which can lead to crippling retention rates that see your
department constantly trying to fill vacant positions.

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Fortunately, more and more companies are coming to understand
the importance of creating a healthy and positive working
environment where employees can thrive.This is a great
opportunity to better understand what your employees need in
order to do their best work.

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Some employees, for instance, might suggest a more flexible
schedule where they can work one or two days from home, a trend
that is becoming increasingly popular these days.

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And interestingly enough, several studies have shown that remote
workers are actually more productive than those who work on-site,
so it’s a practice that’s well worth looking into.

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Your employees might also have other suggestions for improving
the workplace: amenities such as free meals, on-site daycare for
working parents, a pet-friendly office, an on-site gym, weekly or bi-
weekly classes on topics such as stress management, finances,
wellness, and more, etc.

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It may not be possible to implement all of these amenities, but
even offering one can show your team that you’re listening to their
feedback and that you want them to feel their best whenever
they’re in the office.

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The New Year always brings with it the excitement of fresh
starts and new beginnings. It’s a great time of year to capitalise
on everyone’s budding enthusiasm to improve upon themselves
and do better in all areas of their lives—both personally and
professionally.

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When conducted effectively, a year-in-review can help your
employees gain clarity on their strengths and areas for
improvement, and it can also help boost morale, rekindle their
enthusiasm for their work, and create a more positive working
environment where everyone is engaged with your company
mission and excited to put forth their best efforts.

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We hope you enjoyed this presentation!
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