Annual Performance Management Evaluations

2026 Annual Performance Evaluation

The Annual Performance Evaluation process is an opportunity for managers and employees to recognize challenges and celebrate accomplishments from the prior year, discuss departmental and individual goals, and plan for professional development in the year ahead. This process occurs once annually in the spring and covers the prior performance period of March 1 – February 28/29.

Core Components of the Annual Review

2026 Performance Review Key Deadlines

Performance Management Training and Resources

The Learning and Development team offers performance management training for all employees who are eligible for the Annual Evaluation process in various formats to support your learning. Please click the link to visit the material and review the training descriptions carefully. The learning format may be a “Self-Directed Course” (a self-paced video), “Job Aid” (a technical guide), or a “Hybrid Course” (a live, interactive workshop). You can view all available courses offered to staff within the Learning application in GMS.

Training for Georgetown University Employees (As Self)

• Annual Performance Evaluation in GMS – Employee Video
  • This self-paced video training walks employees through the technical business process of submitting the Annual Evaluation in GMS.
• Annual Employee Self-Evaluation Program (Self-Paced)
  • This series of brief, e-learning videos will support all eligible employees in preparing for and completing the Annual Self-Evaluation in order to accurately and holistically reflect performance success.
• Annual Performance Evaluations Workshop (In-Person or Zoom) 
  • This live, interactive workshop is designed to support employees at all levels in preparing for and writing an honest, accurate, and meaningful performance review. In this workshop we will briefly recap the key components of the annual review process, offer best practices for writing fair reviews, and how to appropriately utilize the rating scale to advocate for oneself through case scenarios. Please review the Performance Terms and Tools in advance. Workshop dates will be available in the Learning in GMS portal upon release of the self-evaluation.
• Driving My Performance Success at Georgetown (Live via Zoom) 
  • This 60-minute webinar offered monthly throughout the year introduces Georgetown employees to the overall performance management lifecycle (probationary period, mid-year review, and annual review) and how to best manage and track your performance progress. This session is strongly recommended for all new employees as well as existing employees who have been promoted into a manager role and expect to conduct annual reviews. 

Training for Georgetown Managers of Employees (As Manager)

• Annual Performance Evaluation in GMS – Manager Video
  • This self-paced video training walks Managers through the technical business process of submitting the Manager Evaluation of an employee in GMS.
• Annual Performance Evaluation in GMS – Manager’s Manager Video 
  • This self-paced video training walks Managers of Managers through the technical business process of reviewing and approving Manager evaluations in GMS.
• Annual Manager Evaluation Program (Self-Paced)
  • This series of brief, e-learning videos will support managers at any level in preparing for and completing a fair, accurate, and meaningful Annual Manager Evaluation for their direct reports/supervisees. It contains an overview of the Performance Management (register via Learning in GMS).

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Handouts, Templates, and GMS Job Aids

Optional Mid-Year Performance Review

The Mid-Year Performance Review is a brief 5-question assessment conducted in GMS to encourage reflection and foster developmental conversations between employees and managers. Managers and employees should also use this process to discuss departmental and individual goals, recognize challenges and accomplishments from the review period, and to plan for professional development in the future.

  2025 Mid-Year Review Process

The Mid-Year Review begins with an Employee Self-Review followed by a Manager Review. After the manager completes their review, the manager and employee will meet to discuss the Mid-Year Review and set future performance goals. The process is finalized in GMS with the employee acknowledging receipt of the review. The Mid-Year Review must be completed in GMS by November 7, 2025.

1. Employee Self-Review
2. Manager Review
3. Mid-Year Review Meeting (Outside GMS)
4. Employee Acknowledgement

The short Mid-Year Review format in GMS includes five questions followed by a chance to review, update, or add new professional goals.

1. Accomplishments during this period (March ‘25 to September ‘25)
2. Areas where I am doing well 
3. Areas where I need improvement
4. What are future opportunities for professional development?
5. What do I need to achieve my goals? 

How To Initiate a Mid-Year Review

The Mid-Year Review can be initiated in GMS by managers or by your area-specific HR Business Partner. A job aid is available to guide managers through the process of initiating the Mid-Year Review in GMS. Initiate a Mid-Year Review in GMS (Job Aid).