Present your evaluations directly, make criticisms constructive and use open-ended comments or questions that encourage dialogue. For example, start by describing a tendency to finish other people's sentences or continue stocking shelves when answering customer questions. Chances are the person may be unaware of this tendency. Regardless, instead of describing correct procedures, ask an open-ended question such as “How do you think you could have handled this situation better” or “What could you have done differently.” This establishes a basis for conversation and gives the employee an opportunity to correct the behavior on his own.
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