Lesson 25 - Conducting a Performance Review Flashcards

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to turn around
to change position completely
to improve a lot

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DO A 180

The electronics company used to insist on manufacturing its products in the USA, but then they did a 180. Now
all of their products are made in China.

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to learn how to do a new job or a new task

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GET UP TO SPEED

Leo had to start making sales calls his first week on the job, so he didn’t have much time to get up to speed.

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to be skilled at something

to be naturally good at something (either in a positive or a negative way)

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TO HAVE A KNACK FOR SOMETHING

I can’t believe Joe told you that your tie looks old-fashioned. He has a knack for making people feel bad

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to let someone know what’s going on

to provide regular updates

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TO KEEP SOMEONE IN THE LOOP

The finance manager doesn’t need to be invited to every meeting, but be sure to keep her in the loop.

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to be proud of

to recognize one’s own skill in a certain area

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TO PRIDE ONESELF ON

Naomi prides herself on her excellent people skills.

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weaknesses

skills that need to be improved

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OPPORTUNITY AREAS

The human resource manager spent 45 minutes with Kristen, reviewing her opportunity areas.

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to be unable to interpret

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TO NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE HEADS OR TAILS OF STH

Magna Corporation’s new employee health plan is very confusing. The employees can’t make heads or tails of it.

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to wait and see what else needs to be done

to take just one step and then decide what to do next

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TO TAKE IT FROM THERE

Let’s start by calculating how much it would cost to open an office in Budapest, and then we’ll take it from there.

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more than is expected or required

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BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY

Susan worked all day Sunday baking chocolate chip cookies for the office. That was beyond the call of duty.

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