Intermediate Reading Exercise

Employee Performance Review

Employee Name: Susan Reid
Position: Senior Marketing Executive
Review Period: 1st January - 31st December
Manager: David Chen

Overall Summary:
Susan has had an excellent year and has proven to be a highly valuable member of the marketing team. She has consistently met and often exceeded her performance objectives. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic have had a great influence on the entire department.

Strengths:
1. Project Management: Susan successfully managed the 'Spring Forward' campaign, which exceeded its sales targets by 15%. Her planning and organisational skills were exceptional throughout the project. She has shown great initiative by identifying potential problems early and finding effective solutions.
2. Teamwork and Communication: Susan is a fantastic team player. She communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues and is always willing to offer support and share her knowledge. The positive feedback we have received from junior team members shows that she is a respected and helpful mentor. She is a true asset to the team.

Areas for Development:
1. Delegation of Tasks: While Susan's commitment to high standards is a strength, she sometimes takes on too much work herself instead of delegating tasks to junior staff. If she learned to delegate more effectively, it would not only reduce her own workload but also help other team members to develop their skills. We recommend she attend the company's 'Effective Leadership' training course next quarter.
2. Presentation Skills: Susan is excellent in small group discussions, but she has reported feeling nervous during larger, more formal presentations to senior management. To build her confidence in this area, we suggest she co-presents with a senior colleague at the next quarterly meeting. Practice and positive feedback should help her to improve.

Employee Comments:
"I have really enjoyed this past year. I agree with the feedback and I would be very interested in the leadership training course. Thank you for the positive review." - Susan Reid

Manager's Final Comments:
Overall, Susan's performance has been outstanding. She is a key part of our team's success, and we are confident that she will continue to grow and develop within the company. If she can improve her delegation and presentation skills, she will be an excellent candidate for a Team Leader position in the future. We have recommended a 5% salary increase in recognition of her hard work and achievements this year.