HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-20 Council Packet - Work Session AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 20, 2019 – 5:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611
http://www.kenai.city
A. Call to Order
B. Introduction (Mayor Gabriel)
C. Overview of Employee Evaluation Process (Human Resource Director)
D. Council Discussion
E. Public Comment (limited to 3 minute per individual; 20 minutes aggregate)
F. Adjournment
All meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged. Agendas and supporting documents
are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city . For additional information, please contact the City
Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231.
evaluating
p rformance
Workplace Tools for Leaders
FEBRUARY 2019
Why measure performance?
• Why formal measurements are helpful to an organization:
• A tool to assess overall performance, identify needs, reward
significant contributions, set goals for the coming year
• Why leaders might be opposed to writing/conducting them:
• Take a long time, uncomfortable giving direct feedback, don 't want
to be the bad guy, "know" employees don't like feedback
• Why employees might be opposed to receiving them:
• Perceived to be bi ased, no input, arbitrary, no control,
uncomfortable receiving feedback, bosses don't really know
what they do, can feel like a parent-child interaction
Evaluating Performance I Kenai City Council Overview
Office of Human Re sources I February 2019
Form 1-questionnaire format
Our evaluation questionnaire
is comprised of five sections
and uses a five-option rating
scale in each section.
Each section allows for
optional comments following
the scoring section.
We will spend our time
today reviewing the new
performance evaluation
process that will be used in
reviewing the Clerk, City
Manager and City Attorney.
Evaluating Performance I Kenai City Council Overview
Office of Human Resources I February 2019
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Form 2-performance evaluation
Using feedback collected on the
questi onnaires , the Mayor will
work to compile the final
Performance Evaluation document
for each employee .
While each individual section
allows for a three-point scale, the
overall score allows for a five-point
scale.
On a pre-determined date,
Council will meet with the
employees individually in
executive session to review their
evaluation .
Evaluating Performance I Kenai City Council Overview
Office of Human Resources I February 2019
Performance Ev alua t ion
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Evaluat·ng performance
..._ What was expected?
..._ Accomplishment of expected performance generally "meets
expectations."
..._ Does a significant gap exist?
.. Whether the gap is positive or negative , you may determine
that the performance "does not meet expectations" or "exceeds
expectations":
Performance
expectations
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expectations
Performance
expectations
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Actual
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Meets
Expectations
Does Not
Meet
Expectations
Exceeds
Expectations
Keep in mind ...
Watch out for recency and primacy: There is a natural
tendency to overvalue recent events which tend to be primary in
our minds versus the events that occurred early in the year.
Stick to the facts: Refer to specifics whenever possible.
Opinions, impressions and predictions should not be part of a
formal evaluation of performance.
Make sure your language matches the message: Ensure that
The words you select to describe performance and behavior make
sense with the evaluation rating.
Information shared in the review should never be a surprise.
Don't use the formal evaluation to share news for the first time.
Evaluating Performance I Kenai City Council Overview
Office of Human Resources I February 2019
Keep in mind ...
Write your evaluations in the 'third person' voice. Use first
names and subsequently refer to your employee as he/she or
him/her:
"Mary ensures the off;ce ;swell organ;zed. Th;s year, she
;mplemented a new process for track;ng travel expenses
wh;ch helped ensure all expense reports were fUed
timely."
Be aware of words that may draw emotion. Often these are
nouns labeling someone versus verbs which describe an action.
"Mary ;s an average employee."
vs.
"Mary rout;nely meets the requ;rements of her role as a
cla;ms processor."
If possible, re-read the job description. The job description
should list essential job duties and define what "meeting
expectations" of the job would entail.
Evaluating Performance I Kenai City Council Overview
Office of Human Resources I February 2019
Exercise 1 Stick to the Facts
Exercise 1: Stick t o t he Facts
For the following statements, decide wh ether each describes an actual behavior or the
superv isor's lrooress ion. qpinlon. or prediction:
1. M ick ey Is se nsitive t o t he needs of co -w orker s.
2. Ca ry has not shown int eres t in t he budge t process at all.
3. Sue does not ta ke her work se riously.
4. Te rry has demonst r at ed lea dership by developing a more efficient process fo r
process ing in co ming invoices .
5. M ary is dedicated and loyal.
6. Mallory has an attitude.
7. When Jim id entified the ca use of our sta ffing cove r age iss ued, he instituted a
r ot at ing sc.hedu le for t he st aff which Increase d cover age and reduce d overtim e.
8. Angie Is my 'go-t o' emp loyee . She has the pote nt ial t o go fa r In t his orga niza t ion.
9. Jose ph r outin ely decl ines to delegate any r es ponsibility. His department does not
use per so nnel r esources efficient ly and as a r es ult, t hey often miss dea dlin es .
10. I f ee l t hat Br uce 's creat ivity rea ll y benefits t he de partm ent .
11. Jane's w ork is compl et e and timely. Her co-worker s ca n count on her t o meet her
dea dlines .
12. Although I have given him sever al chances , Michae l has not t aken t he init iat ive t o
improve hi s skill s at all .
13. M able goes out of her way t o be co urteo us and helpf ul to co-wor kers and her
ext ern al contacts . Ofte n, I have rece ive d co mpli ments from membe rs of t he pub lic,
comm ent ing on her w illingness t o help t hem solve iss ues to compl et ion.
Ra ings, distribution, and expe
Does
Not
Meet
Deve loping/
Meets Some
Does Not Meet Meets Some
Expectations Expectations
(DNM): (MS):
Performance Performance
does not meet meets some
most expectations,
expectations or employee is
still very new in
role
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Meets
Expectations
Meets Expectations (M):
Performance solidly meets
expectations
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Meets and
Exceeds
Expectations:
(M&E):
Performance
meets
expectations
and often
exceeds
expectation.a
Exceeds
Expectations:
(E Majority of
performance
exceeds
expectations
Exercise 2 -match the message
Provides Accurate
Capable Average
Honest Excels
Flexible Thorough
Receptive Monitors
Struggles Highly
Efficient Exceptional
Outstanding Effective
Poor Good
Ensures Perfect
Cooperative Attitude
Fair Questioning
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Timely
Great
Responsible
Promotes
Challenged
Inconsistent
Thoughtful
Initiative
Sincere
Strong
Noted
Evenly
Exercise 2 -match the message
In a well-written evaluation, the vocabulary chosen by the
author will support the rating awarded.
The feedback shared in the performance evaluation will
support and reinforce the overall feedback given
throughout the year.
Evaluating Performance I Kenai City Council Overview
Office of Human Resources I February 2019
Preparing for the Employee
discussion
• Have specific examples and details ready to help the
employee understand your assessment.
• Remember that this is a new process.
• Spend some time thinking about how you can best
respond to constructive feedback.
• Every employee has strengths and opportunities. Be
candid and direct to ensure your employee understands
your assessment of both.
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Office of Human Resources I February 2019
Questions?
Evaluating Performance I Kenai City Council Overview
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Performance Evaluation
Employee Name:---------Position:-----------
Review Period: January 1-December 31, 2018
1) Delivers Results: Demonstrates the drive to do things better. Shows strong initiative and walks the
walk. Sets goals for self and/or team and addresses obstacles to deliver results. Owns the outcome.
Does Not Me[jxpectations Meets0pectations Exceeds Ex 0ctations
2) Builds Value: Understands and gives priority to satisfying the needs of internal and external
customers of the City of Kenai and the City Council. Prioritizes work that delivers value. Manage s costs
and budget effectively.
Does Not Meet Expectations
D
Meets Expectations
D
Exceeds Expectations
D
3) Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates skill in communicating effectively and engages others in
effective communication. Responds timely and with urgency to concerns. Solicits and accepts feedback
at all levels. Speaks candidly and honestly. Listens to unders tand.
Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
D D D
City of Kenai Evaluation Template 2018
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CITY of KENAI
EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE -Form 1
Council Member Feedback
Name: Jane Doe Position: City Manager
Period of Evaluation: Calendar year 2018
Council Member (Name): John Smith
SECTION 1.
Date Completed: February 20, 2019
Date of Office (began): November 1, 2018
Directions: Mark the response that best reflects your personal observation with regard to each of the
following. Note: 1 = Does Not Meet Expectations, 2 = Meets Some Expectations, 3 = Meets
Expectations, 4 =Meets and Exceeds Expectations, 5 =Exceeds Expectations, and N/A =No
opinion/not observed. Room for additional comments is provided [optional).
Delivers Results: Demonstrates the drive to do things better. Shows strong initiative and "walks the
walk". Sets goals for self and team and addresses obstacles to deliver results. Owns the outcome.
Prepares carefully for Council meetings
1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 k1 NAO
Provides ample information to enable Council to make
1 D 2 D 3 0 4 k1 5 0 NAO decisions
Is responsive to concerns of Council Members 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 s k1 NAO
Advises the Council on need for new and/or revised policies
1 0 2 D 3 k1 4 D 5 0 NAO and procedures
Anticipates problems and is effective in preventive actions
1 0 2 0 3 0 4 k1 5 0 NAO
Develops and implements plans to meet department
objectives and organizes available resources to achieve those 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 s k1 NAO objectives
Takes the initiative to establish new programs or procedures
1 0 2 0 3 0 4 k1 5 0 NAO (improve processes) without prompting from this body
Comments regarding Delivers Results (optional):
Optional space here is provided to elaborate if you wish on any rating above in "Delivers Results".
Develops Team/Inspires Others: Actively participates in team and individual development. Supports
the goals of the City of Kenai and the Council through a collaborative approach. Addresses issues
promptly and thoughtfully.
Delegates responsibility and authority to staff 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 0 s ~ NAO
Is adept in personnel management 1 0 2 D 3 D 4 IZf 5 D NAO
Conducts employee relations skillfully 1 o 2 o 3 o 4 o s m NAO
Engages in activities to promote own professional growth and
1 D 2 D 3 D 4 IZf 5 D NAO development
Comments regarding Develops Team/Inspires Others (optional):
SECTION 2.
Additional comments regarding overall performance during 2018:
Use this section to offer any summarized comments about the employee's performance for the year.
The author (Mayor Gabriel) will rely upon written comments from each Council member to give additional
context to the ratings.
Remember, these questionnaire tools will not be a part of the employee's final evaluation document.
Signature of Evaluator: X __________________ _
Return or mail this form so that it is received by the Mayor on or before:
DATE HERE.
'-: Exercise 1: Stick to the Facts
· For the following statements, decide whether each describes an actual behavior or the
· 1 supervisor's impression, opinion, or prediction:
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1. Mickey is sensitivetothe needs of co-workers.
2. Cary has not shown interest in the budget process at all.
3. Sue does oot take her work seriously.
4. Terry has demonstrated leadership by developing a more efficient process for
processing incoming invoices.
5. Mary is dedicatedand loyal.
6. Mallory has anattitude.
7. When Jim identified the ca use of our staffing coverage is sued, he instituted a
rotating scheduretor the staff which increased coverage and reduced overtime.
8. Angie is my 'go-to' employee. She has the potential to go far in this organization.
9. Joseph routinefy declines to delegate any responsibility. His department does not
use personnel resources efficiently and as a result, they often miss deadlines .
10. r feel that Bruce's creatMty really benefits the department.
11. Jane's work is complete and timely. Her co-workers can :eount on her to meet her
deadlines.
12. Although I have given him several ·chances, Michael has not taken the initiatrve to
improve his skills at all.
13. Mable goes out of her way to be courteous and helpful to co-workers and her
external contacts. Often, I have received compliments from members of the public,
commenting on her willingness to help them solve issues tocompletton .