Are we the best judge of our abilities? Some behavioral scientists will tell us no. In their argument, they will cite the Dunning-Kruger effect, which is the inability to properly assess one's skills ...

It is that dreaded time of year again. Many attorneys are in the throes of their firms’ annual review process. Often, that involves a self-evaluation or self-assessment that asks about key ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

Learning how to view yourself objectively is one of the most challenging aspects of being a leader, but it’s essential if you hope to be a good one. The best leaders evaluate their own skills and ...

Following the end of her first school year on the job, BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper rated her overall job performance as “effective” and emphasized the extensive planning for the district in a self ...

Performance management at UAB is an ongoing process whereby managers and employees assess job performance, set goals and action plans, and recognize achievement. UAB’s performance evaluation cycle for ...

Nurses have a lot of responsibility, including the assessment and care of patients. There are times when decisions are made without a doctor's supervision. Because people's lives are on the line, it ...

Once self-assessment season is over, the best time to improve next year is right away. Cottons Group’s Partner Emma Reid [1] explores the importance ...