Manager Performance Review

This template allows direct reports to evaluate their manager in areas critical to team success and personal development, such as clarity, support, communication, and morale. It provides managers with actionable feedback on what’s working well and where they can better support their team members.

1. Support for Growth and Development

• How well does your manager support your growth and development?
  • Rating:
    • 1 - Limited Support
    • 2 - Some Support
    • 3 - Good Support
    • 4 - Strong Support
    • 5 - Exceptional Support
  • Comments: Describe specific ways your manager has helped you grow in your role, such as offering feedback, providing learning resources, or mentoring.

2. Clarity of Vision and Direction

• How clear is your manager’s vision and direction for the team or project?
  • Rating:
    • 1 - Lacks Clarity
    • 2 - Somewhat Clear
    • 3 - Clear
    • 4 - Very Clear
    • 5 - Extremely Clear and Inspiring
  • Comments: Include examples of how the manager communicates the team’s purpose, goals, or long-term vision, and how this impacts your motivation and focus.

3. Task and Role Clarity

• How effective is your manager at providing clarity on tasks and responsibilities?
  • Rating:
    • 1 - Rarely Clear
    • 2 - Sometimes Clear
    • 3 - Generally Clear
    • 4 - Mostly Clear
    • 5 - Always Crystal Clear
  • Comments: Describe how your manager communicates expectations for tasks and your role, including examples of helpful guidance or areas where clarity could improve.

4. Communication and Feedback

• How would you rate your manager’s communication style and feedback?
  • Rating:
    • 1 - Needs Improvement
    • 2 - Adequate
    • 3 - Good
    • 4 - Excellent
    • 5 - Outstanding
  • Comments: Discuss how your manager’s communication style and feedback affect your work, mentioning any ways they make you feel heard, valued, or challenged constructively.

5. Process and Structure

• How helpful are the processes and structures your manager has put in place?
  • Rating:
    • 1 - Not Useful
    • 2 - Somewhat Useful
    • 3 - Moderately Useful
    • 4 - Very Useful
    • 5 - Extremely Effective and Valuable
  • Comments: Describe any processes, meetings, or tools your manager has introduced that assist in workflow, collaboration, or accountability, and suggest improvements if needed.

6. Approachability and Availability

• How approachable and available is your manager for questions or support?
  • Rating:
    • 1 - Rarely Available
    • 2 - Sometimes Available
    • 3 - Usually Available
    • 4 - Very Available
    • 5 - Extremely Approachable and Always Available
  • Comments: Provide examples of times your manager has been supportive or approachable, and any suggestions on how availability could improve.

7. Encouragement and Team Morale

• How well does your manager encourage team morale and a positive work environment?
  • Rating:
    • 1 - Limited Encouragement
    • 2 - Some Encouragement
    • 3 - Good Encouragement
    • 4 - Strong Encouragement
    • 5 - Exceptional Encouragement
  • Comments: Describe how your manager contributes to a supportive team environment and any specific ways they help foster team spirit, inclusivity, or motivation.

8. Areas for Improvement

• What are some areas where you feel your manager could improve?
  • Comments: Identify specific areas where you believe they could make changes that would positively impact the team or your work experience.

9. Additional Support or Resources

• Are there any additional support, resources, or adjustments you need from your manager to succeed in your role?
  • Comments: Include any resources, feedback styles, or adjustments in approach that would be helpful for your work.