Calibration quality depends on prep, not room charisma. A 48-hour data pack aligns facts before debate starts.
#Standardize the pack
Roster, rating proposal, band position, equity flag, goal completion summary, promotion readiness. PDF or dashboard—same every cycle.
#HR ops assembles
Managers submit inputs by T-5; HR ops validates and publishes T-2. Late submissions roll to next cycle exceptions list.
#Related guides
Sources
- Society for Human Resource Management. Performance Management
- Harvard Business Review. Performance Reviews
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