Lesson 25 - Conducting a Performance Review Flashcards
to turn around
to change position completely
to improve a lot
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.
to learn how to do a new job or a new task
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.
to be skilled at something
to be naturally good at something (either in a positive or a negative way)
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
to let someone know what’s going on
to provide regular updates
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.
to be proud of
to recognize one’s own skill in a certain area
TO PRIDE ONESELF ON
Naomi prides herself on her excellent people skills.
weaknesses
skills that need to be improved
OPPORTUNITY AREAS
The human resource manager spent 45 minutes with Kristen, reviewing her opportunity areas.
to be unable to interpret
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.
to wait and see what else needs to be done
to take just one step and then decide what to do next
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.
more than is expected or required
BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
Susan worked all day Sunday baking chocolate chip cookies for the office. That was beyond the call of duty.
