What Guidelines for Framing and Communicating Performance Feedback Would You Recommend to a Manager About to Conduct Formal Performance Reviews for the First Time?

1.  Set up a timeframe

2.  Set up location

3.  Have correct documentation completed and recorded

4.  Agree upon timeframe and location with employers in question

5.  Review employee performance

6.  Provide feedback

7.  Agree upon improvement plan

8. Follow up