This performance review template is everything you need if you want to analyze how an employee's performance through a particular review period stacks up against some of the competencies you are looking for in your team. This template also facilitates 360-degree feedback, allowing you to include multiple different parties in the performance appraisal process. This template is heavily based on rating questions focusing on each competency with percentage-based weights assigned to each answer. It also includes an open-ended commentary section for the reviewers.
A competency-based performance review evaluates an employee's skills, behaviors, and abilities against specific competencies essential for their role, focusing on how these competencies are demonstrated in their work.
Reviewing competency involves assessing how well an employee demonstrates key skills and behaviors, using examples from their work, feedback from colleagues, and alignment with predefined competency standards or benchmarks.
A competency framework, integral to the Competency-Based Performance Review, is a structured model that defines the skills, knowledge, and attributes employees need to perform their roles effectively. It serves as a guide for performance assessment and development within an organization.
Core competencies commonly measured in performance reviews include communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, leadership qualities, and technical or job-specific skills relevant to the role.
When conducting a competency based performance review and asking questions about certain performance review competencies, questions may include: