Major Dialogues in Performance Appraisal

About the Book

Appraising performance is an activity that starts from birth and ends in death. It is about life and living. It is Life long experience. It is on-going in all work settings.It is about employee empowerment. It is an intentional act of self driven activities aimed at achieving identified targets and rewards. When it is truly employee driven,intentional and empowering,the exercise becomes reassuring,comforting and satisfying irrespective of the work setting or type of worker. Paradoxically, appraisal activities in formal work settings tend to ginger up apprehension,stress and discomfort. Why so?. This book is visualized as a collection of Dialogues. Each one represents a focus on the core issues,tools,methods,strategies,policies and orientation that impact on Life long performance appraisal.

About the Author

Dr. Obiageli Felicia Chukwuneke holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language from University of Jos, Nigeria (1980), a Master’s degree in Adult Education from the University of Lagos (1984), M.Phil. (course work)in Adult Education, and successfully completed one of the earliest research studies in Pre-retirement Planning and Adjustment in Nigeria which earned her a PhD in Adult Education from the same university of Lagos, in 1990. She has over 30 years of progressive work experience in the field of Training and Human Resources Development. She headed Manpower Planning and Career Development in the United Bank for Africa Plc; Vice President, Human Resource Management and Training in Fidelity Bank Plc; Advisor, Training Design and Development in Chevron Nigeria, Managing Director & Founder, CRDS, where she was providing Management Consultancy and Training services, and teaching part-time at the Lagos Business School in the areas of Training design, Performance management and Career Developments. Dr. Chukwuneke also led women at national level for several years in ecumenical and Interfaith services. She is a professional member of the Association of Talent Development, USA and other national and international organizations.