Performance evaluation categories

If you are looking for example performance evaluation categories and descriptions, here are some from UC Berkeley's performance evaluation form for managers and supervisors:

Inclusiveness
Promotes cooperation, fairness and equity; shows respect for people and their differences; works to understand perspectives of others; demonstrates empathy; brings out the best in others

Managing people
Coaches, evaluates, develops, inspires people; sets expectations, recognizes achievements, manages conflict, aligns performance goals with university goals, provides feedback, group leadership; delegates

Stewardship and managing resources
Demonstrates accountability and sound judgment in managing university resources in open and effective manner, appropriate understanding of confidentiality, university values; adheres to policies, procedures, and safety guidelines

Problem solving
Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analyses, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges

Decision making
Makes clear, consistent, transparent decisions; acts with integrity in all decision making; distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information and makes timely decisions

Strategic planning and organizing
Understands big picture and aligns priorities with broader goals, measures outcomes, uses feedback to redirect as needed, evaluates alternatives, solutions oriented, seeks alternatives and broad input; can see connections within complex issues

Communication
Connects with peers, subordinates and customers, actively listens, clearly and effectively shares information, demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills, negotiates effectively

Quality improvement
Strives for efficient, effective, high quality performance in self and the unit; delivers timely and accurate results; resilient when responding to situations that are not going well; takes initiative to make improvements

Leadership
Motivates others, accepts responsibility; demonstrates high level of political acumen; develops trust and credibility; expects honest and ethical behavior of self and others

Teamwork
Encourages cooperation and collaboration; builds effective teams; works in partnership with others; is flexible

Service focus
Values the importance of delivering high quality, innovative service to internal and external clients; understands the needs of the client; customer service focus; shares accountability for results provided