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Trainer’s tip: Feedback – what are you saying?

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Garry PlattGarry Platt shares some examples of bad feedback and lists some tongue-in-cheek translations for well-worn phrases.







Inappropriate appraisal comments:

  • Since the last PPDR, he has reached rock-bottom and has started to dig

  • His staff would follow him anywhere, but only out of morbid curiosity

  • I personally would not allow this employee to breed

  • Works well when under constant supervision and when cornered like a rat in a trap

  • When she opens her mouth, it seems that this is only to change whichever foot was previously in there

  • He would be out of his depth in a puddle, after a very long dry summer

  • This young lady has delusions of adequacy

  • He sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve

  • This member of staff should go far - and the sooner the better

  • This member of staff is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot

    • Performance appraisal terms and their real meanings:

  • Average employee - Not too bright

  • Exceptionally well qualified - Made no major blunders yet

  • Active socially - Drinks a lot

  • Family is active socially - Spouse drinks too

  • Character above reproach – Gave false name and address to police

  • Zealous attitude - Opinionated

  • Quick thinking - Offers plausible excuses

  • Careful thinker - Won't make a decision

  • Takes pride in work - Conceited

  • Plans for advancement - Buys drinks for everyone

  • Forceful - Argumentative

  • Aggressive - Obnoxious

  • Uses logic on difficult jobs - Gets someone else to do it

  • A keen analyst - Thoroughly confused

  • Expresses themselves well - Speaks English

  • Conscientious - Scared

  • Meticulous attention to detail - A nit-picker

  • Has leadership qualities - Is tall or has a loud voice

  • Exceptionally good judgement - Lucky

  • Keen sense of humour - Knows a lot of dirty jokes

  • Strong principle - Stubborn

  • Career minded - Back-stabber and knows who to blame

  • Coming along well - About to be made redundant

  • Of great value to the organisation - Gets to work on time

  • Relaxed attitude – Falls asleep on the job

  • Work is first priority - Just plain ugly

  • Independent worker - Nobody knows what he/she does

  • Forward thinking - Procrastinator

  • Good communication skills - Spends lots of time on phone

  • Loyal - Can't get a job anywhere else

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