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PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

UAB Process & Timeline

THE UAB PHILOSOPHY

Higher performance and engagement come from stronger relationships between managers and staff.

Frequent performance conversations provide an opportunity for these relationships to thrive and align our behaviors with UAB’s Shared Values.

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ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PERFORMANCE CHECK-IN CONVERSATIONS
REGULAR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS 
The annual evaluation is a conversation about one’s annual performance.
The steps include:
  • Reviewing previous year goals and adding upcoming year goals
  • Discussing your Self Evaluation
  • Meeting with your Manager
  • Signing your Performance Evaluation
Managers should check-in to assess goal achievement, provide feedback, and offer coaching for better performance.
This conversation includes:
  • Requesting support
  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Assessing career and development goals
  • Reprioritizing important work
One-on-ones with managers are critical to performance and engagement.
This conversation includes:
  • Giving status/project updates
  • Addressing challenges and barriers
  • Sharing accomplishments and information
For more information, see Annual Performance Evaluation Best Practices.  
For more information, see What's the Difference?
For more information, see What's the Difference?
Frequency:
Once a year during evaluation period (July 1-September 30).
 
Frequency: 
Quarterly – Recommended at least once every 3 months 
Frequency:
Recommended every 2-4 weeks.