Turn Goals Into Review Criteria
Use SMART goal fields to define what will count as evidence in a performance review.
The reframe: review criteria are not admin detail; they are how you prevent surprise. Specific Means Observable A review criterion should point to behavior, output, or result. "Own quality" becomes a checklist shipped, a defect trend, a stakeholder handoff, or a recurring review ritual. Measurable Means Inspectable Some work is counted in numbers, some in artifacts, and some in stakeholder evidence. The key is not mathematical purity. The key is that both manager and employee can inspect the same proof and discuss what it means. Time-Bound Means Fair Window Reviews go wrong when old incidents, recent wins, and future potential…
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