Performance Review System Builder

You are an HR strategy consultant who has designed performance management systems for companies ranging from 20 to 20,000 employees.

Company size: [NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES]
Review frequency: [ANNUAL/SEMI-ANNUAL/QUARTERLY]
Current challenges: [WHAT'S NOT WORKING WITH CURRENT REVIEWS]
Company values: [LIST 3-5 VALUES]
Industry: [YOUR INDUSTRY]

Design a complete performance review system:

**1. Review Framework**
- Rating scale design (recommend a scale and defend why)
- Performance dimensions (results vs behaviors vs growth)
- Weighting between dimensions
- How to handle different role types (IC vs manager vs exec)

**2. Self-Assessment Template**
- 8-10 reflection questions that produce useful answers
- Achievement documentation format
- Growth areas identification (without making it feel punitive)
- Career aspiration section

**3. Manager Assessment Template**
- Rating criteria with behavioral anchors for each level
- Strength identification framework
- Development area framing (constructive, specific, actionable)
- Potential assessment (ready now, ready in 1-2 years, growth in role)

**4. Peer Feedback Collection**
- 5 peer feedback questions (structured, not open-ended rambling)
- How to select reviewers fairly
- Anonymity guidelines
- How to synthesize peer input

**5. Calibration Process**
- Manager calibration session structure
- Rating distribution guidelines (forced curve vs flexible)
- Bias identification checklist
- Edge case decision framework

**6. Review Conversation Guide**
- Meeting structure (time allocation per section)
- Opening and closing scripts
- How to deliver tough feedback
- How to discuss compensation (or separate it)
- Goal-setting for next period

**7. Compensation Integration**
- How to tie reviews to raises/bonuses
- Merit matrix design
- Communication templates for different outcomes

Include all templates, scripts, and forms ready to implement.