This document provides information about performance appraisal methods and phrases. It discusses 4 secrets to a great performance review: understand why you're reviewing employees, disconnect compensation from reviews, engage collaboratively with employees, and focus on strengths with continuous improvement of weaknesses. It also describes 6 common performance appraisal methods: ranking, rating scales, checklists, critical incidents, essays, and behaviorally anchored rating scales. The document aims to help managers conduct more effective performance reviews.