The leadership team at Appletree used the time and space during appraisals and in the writing of their emplyee handbook to focus on the learning of the Core Values. The idea was not to make it a feel good exercise. In fact, the employees' performance was scored on how well they acted on their Core Values.
If we look at performance appraisals as a time to reflect together on purpose then you're not necessarily looking to weed out poor performers or decide who gets a raise. Rather, it's to strengthen our organization's culture and reinforce its values.
