Probationary Review

These questions are used for every review of a collective member at Free Geek. Specifically, they're used in the form the Review Panel creates for the reviewee. The Review Panel should probably use the beginning blurb as well as all the questions.

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The following are basic questions that will be in any review. Some of them might be redundant due to questions in the reviewee-specific section, but please answer anyway. There's also a section for positive and "room for improvement" comments on these items at the bottom. Please fill out those sections, too.

1 = never/poor

3 = about half the time/so-so

5 = all the time/absolutely wonderful

Arrives on time or calls if going to be late: 1 2 3 4 5

Is efficient and makes good use of time: 1 2 3 4 5

Uses the phone, socializes, and takes breaks at appropriate times: 1 2 3 4 5

Aware of safety on the job: 1 2 3 4 5

Leaves volunteer-inhabited areas clean and ready for next shift: 1 2 3 4 5

Actively participates in meetings: 1 2 3 4 5

Is a reliable member of standing committee: 1 2 3 4 5

Puts the interests of Free Geek before personal interests while working: 1 2 3 4 5

Makes volunteers and donors feel welcome, actively reaches out: 1 2 3 4 5

Actively involves volunteers in appropriate projects: 1 2 3 4 5

Courteous and friendly: 1 2 3 4 5

Listens to volunteers/donors and tries to meet their needs: 1 2 3 4 5

Communicates effectively with other staff/core concerning needs of his/her area: 1 2 3 4 5

Accurately assesses her/his own abilities and constraints when taking on commitments: 1 2 3 4 5

Follows through with commitments: 1 2 3 4 5

Gives and receives constructive criticism: 1 2 3 4 5

Communicates directly to solve conflict: 1 2 3 4 5

Appropriately uses the standard tools Free Geek has available to do her/his job*: 1 2 3 4 5

Offers a safe space to communicate if issues arise: 1 2 3 4 5

How do you rate xxx's overall performance: 1 2 3 4 5

• These tools might include email lists, RT, the wiki, bulletin boards, etc.

(Do you think we should change xxx's probationary collective status to permanent member, extend his/her probationary status (if applicable), or remove him/her from the collective at this time? Why, or why not? Keep in mind that this is only a straw-poll, and is meant to give some initial information to the review panel and the reviewee. The final decision on this issue will be made at a staff meeting after the review.)(use only if applicable)

Any suggestions for goals or professional objectives this person could work on for their next review?

Any additional comments for xxx? If you write your name after your comment in this section, it will be included in the form the reviewee will read.