3. Is This Final or Negotiable? If the feedback is an evaluation, determine its status: Is it final or provisional? If your performance rating is final, it’s important to know that up front. If it’s provisional, then you may be able to influence the final outcome. Often, receivers waste time trying to influence a decision that has already been made and cannot be reversed. If it’s a done deal, spend your time understanding it and talking about effective ways to handle the consequences going forward.
