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Worksheet_Strengths and Weaknesses

This worksheet helps employees and managers reflect on individual strengths and weaknesses to facilitate constructive performance discussions and personal development planning. It is used in preparation for or during performance review meetings.

Updated 15d ago
performance reviewemployee developmentstrengthsweaknessesself-assessmentmanagementHR

Company Letterhead

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Website: {{website}}

Employee Information

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Department: {{department}}

Position: {{position}}

Date of Review: {{date_of_review}}

Review Period: {{start_date}} - {{end_date}}

Instructions for Completion

This worksheet is designed to be a self-reflection tool. Please contemplate your performance, achievements, and areas for improvement over the specified review period. Be honest and objective in your assessment. Your responses will form the basis for a constructive discussion with your manager.

Consider specific examples to illustrate each point where possible. This is not a test, but an opportunity for growth and development.

Part 1: Strengths (What are you good at?)

Identify 3-5 key strengths that you believe contribute positively to your role, team, and the company. Think about skills, knowledge, and personal attributes. Provide specific examples of how these strengths have been demonstrated and their impact.

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5. {{strength_5_description}}

Example/Impact: {{strength_5_example}}

Manager's Comments on Strengths: {{manager_comments_strengths}}

Part 2: Areas for Development / Weaknesses (What could you improve?)

Identify 3-5 key areas where you believe you could improve or develop further. These are not necessarily 'weaknesses' but opportunities for growth. Provide specific examples of situations where these areas have been evident and suggest potential actions for improvement.

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Example/Impact: {{weakness_1_example}}

Suggested Actions for Improvement: {{weakness_1_actions}}

2. {{weakness_2_description}}

Example/Impact: {{weakness_2_example}}

Suggested Actions for Improvement: {{weakness_2_actions}}

3. {{weakness_3_description}}

Example/Impact: {{weakness_3_example}}

Suggested Actions for Improvement: {{weakness_3_actions}}

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Suggested Actions for Improvement: {{weakness_4_actions}}

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Example/Impact: {{weakness_5_example}}

Suggested Actions for Improvement: {{weakness_5_actions}}

Manager's Comments on Areas for Development: {{manager_comments_weaknesses}}

Part 3: Development Plan

Based on the identified areas for development, outline specific goals and actions you will take to improve. Include timelines and desired outcomes. This section should be discussed and agreed upon with your manager.

1. Development Goal: {{development_goal_1}}

Actions: {{actions_1}}

Timeline: {{timeline_1}}

Desired Outcome: {{outcome_1}}

2. Development Goal: {{development_goal_2}}

Actions: {{actions_2}}

Timeline: {{timeline_2}}

Desired Outcome: {{outcome_2}}

3. Development Goal: {{development_goal_3}}

Actions: {{actions_3}}

Timeline: {{timeline_3}}

Desired Outcome: {{outcome_3}}

Overall Employee Comments

Please provide any additional comments or reflections on your performance over the review period, or specific achievements not covered above.

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Overall Manager Comments

Manager's overall assessment of the employee's performance, potential, and future development.

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Agreement and Signatures

By signing below, both the employee and manager acknowledge that this performance review has been discussed. This signature does not necessarily imply agreement with every statement but confirms participation in the review process.

Employee Signature: _________________________ Date: {{employee_signature_date}}

Printed Name: {{employee_printed_name}}

Manager Signature: _________________________ Date: {{manager_signature_date}}

Printed Name: {{manager_printed_name}}

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