Why Partners Can’t Shirk Performance Reviews

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Five types of partner evaluations. BONUS: Partner self-evaluation and impact form.

By Marc Rosenberg

The classic purposes of a performance evaluation are:

  • To improve performance.
  • To clarify what is expected of the individual and what is needed to advance.
  • To provide management with information to use in making promo-tion and compensation decisions.

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The need for performance evaluations applies to partners as well as staff. Contrary to what many partners may feel, partners can and must continually improve their performance.