      review.firstround.com · 2019-07-17
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A Manager's Guide to Effective Performance Reviews: Three-Step System for Career Development

Lenny Rachitsky, former Airbnb Product Lead, shares a performance review system designed to accelerate employee career growth and improve team performance. The article identifies six common mistakes managers make and presents a three-step framework (Prepare, Deliver, Follow-up) with templates and real-world examples from building high-performing teams at Airbnb.

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Annual Time Investment per Direct Report

12hours

minimum threshold

for adequate manager focus on career development

Performance Reviews Conducted

50+count

author experience

Lenny Rachitsky's track record

Preparation Time per Direct Report

3-5hours

recommended minimum

per performance review cycle (every 6 months)