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NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Performance Excellence Annual Plan
Performance Excellence Annual Plan
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YEAR-END RATING DEFINITIONS AND GUIDELINES
1 =Unsatisfactory
Did not meet expectations.
Did not accomplish many individual objectives
or demonstrate many Northwestern behaviors.
Made little or no contribution to the department/University.
Must improve in many ways to keep current position.
Guidelines: Very few staff members at the University should
receive this rating manager should begin corrective action.
2 =Needs Improvement
Did not meet expectations to some extent.
Did not accomplish some individual objectives
or demonstrate some Northwestern behaviors.
Made limited contributions to the department/University.
Must improve to perform effectively in current position.
Guidelines: Very few staff members at the University should
receive this rating manager should consider corrective
action.
3 =Moderately Effective,
4 =Effective, or
5 =Highly Effective
Met expectations.
Accomplished individual objectives and demonstrated
Northwestern behaviors in a consistent manner.
Made substantial contributions to the department/University.
Appropriately challenged in current position.
Guidelines: Most staff members at the University should
receive one of these ratings. For example, newer employees
who have performed well but are still learning their jobs
may be “Moderately Effective,” proven performers may be
“Effective,” and even stronger performers may be “Highly
Effective.”
6 =Outstanding
Exceeded expectations.
Accomplished individual objectives and demonstrated
Northwestern behaviors in a remarkable manner.
Made noteworthy contributions to the department/
University beyond what was planned.
Ready for more independence in current position.
Guidelines: Few staff members of the University should
receive this rating it is reserved for those who can be
easily recognized for performing above and beyond the
call of duty.
7 =Role Model
Exceeded expectations to a great extent.
Accomplished individual objectives and demonstrated
Northwestern behaviors in an exemplary manner.
Made distinguished contributions to the department/
University well beyond what was planned.
May be ready for a more challenging position or
additional responsibility in current position.
Guidelines: Very few staff members at the University
should receive this rating it is reserved for those who
have earned the right to be called truly distinguished
performers.
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