Ten Performance-based Questions to Ask Direct Reports Bi-Annually

As the College conducts its annual performance appraisals of team members, I am always reminded to check in with my direct reports to learn how I am doing in supporting them and, if necessary, how I can improve on doing so. In addition to a 360-degree evaluation senior leaders complete on me for the Board of Trustees, I like to learn their answers to the following questions, questions that you may be able to add to your leadership activities at least twice a year.

1. What is your overall satisfaction with your team? 
2. How would you rate your team’s organizational health and why?
3. How would you rate your satisfaction with the College as a work environment for you? (10 being best) If lower than an eight, let’s talk about why and how we can enhance your experience.
4. How well do you feel I/we support the goals within the College’s strategic plan?
5. How well do you feel I support and develop you? 
6. How well do I keep you accountable? How well do you feel I hold others accountable?
7. How well do I communicate with you? How can it be enhanced, if at all?
8. How likely would you be to recommend HACC to a friend looking for meaningful work?
9. Do you feel adequately recognized for your contributions? If not, how else can you/I/others better recognize you?
10. How likely are you to want to advance at HACC?