<ul><li>You deserve high-quality, carefully considered feedback in your performance review.</li><li>Most managers aren’t trained to give useful performance feedback.</li><li>Below are Powerful Phrases to deal with Lazy, Vague, Frustrating Feedback.</li><li>If you receive a ‘you’re doing great’ response, ask specific questions.</li><li>If your review includes a ‘meets expectations’ rating and you deserve an ‘exceeds’, focus on yourself.</li><li>If your manager blindsides you with unexpected feedback, ask for more regular cadences of feedback.</li><li>If your manager says ‘others have complained’, press them for details.</li><li>Submitting your own accomplishments is a great idea; ask for their feedback as well.</li><li>Lazy, vague, and frustrating feedback gives you a chance to take responsibility for your career development.</li><li>Give your manager the opportunity to rise to the occasion with your feedback.</li></ul>

Performance Review: How to respond to frustrating or lazy performance feedback

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