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Documentation is communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I was an administrator at a school and I had concerns about a direct report\u2019s performance, I looked for past notes and documentation regarding observations, conversations, and other feedback. I found nothing. This was a person that had many complaints from all different constituents in the school over many years and yet there was nothing in writing. This could mean that someone might not have received clear and timely feedback about their performance and at the very least if they did, there was no follow-up to clarify goals and expectations. This does not serve anyone well: the person struggling in the job, the supervisor, and ultimately if you are in a school, the students. Documentation is a form of feedback. It leads to clarity and direct communication. There are likely few surprises when you document in a timely and clear manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn order to effectively coach employees, you need to have an ongoing dialogue that provides updates on progress, facilitates development, and keeps both parties on the same page.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

–5 Reasons Managers Should Take Better Notes During One-on-One Meetings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documentation is communication. Effective documentation can\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n