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Quarterly Performance Review

A quarterly performance review is a short, structured check-in held every three months to compare actual results with quarterly targets or OKRs. It keeps goals current, surfaces blockers early and builds a trail of evidence that makes the annual appraisal faster and fairer.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Company:
[Company Name]
Financial Year:
[YYYY–YY]
Quarter:
Q1 / Q2 / Q3 / Q4 ([DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY])
Employee Name[Employee Name]
Employee ID[Employee ID]
Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Reporting Manager[Reporting Manager]
Date of Joining[Date of Joining]
Work Location[Work Location]

Quarterly Rating Scale

RatingLabelMeaning
5OutstandingConsistently exceeds all expectations; a role model for others
4Exceeds ExpectationsFrequently goes beyond targets and standards
3Meets ExpectationsFully delivers what the role requires
2Needs ImprovementMeets some expectations; clear gaps to close
1UnsatisfactoryDoes not meet the basic requirements of the role

A. Quarterly Targets / OKRs

Objective / TargetPlannedActualAchievement %RatingQ-on-Q Trend
[Objective 1][Planned][Actual][%][1–5][Up / Same / Down]
[Objective 2][Planned][Actual][%][1–5][Up / Same / Down]
[Objective 3][Planned][Actual][%][1–5][Up / Same / Down]
[Objective 4][Planned][Actual][%][1–5][Up / Same / Down]

B. Wins and Blockers

Key wins this quarter[Wins]
Blockers faced (within / outside employee control)[Blockers]
Help needed from manager or other teams[Help Needed]

C. Manager Feedback

Start DoingStop DoingContinue Doing
[Feedback][Feedback][Feedback]
Overall quarter rating (1–5)[Rating]
Eligible for quarterly incentive: Yes / No – [Amount] ₹

D. Goals for Next Quarter

ObjectiveKey Result / MeasureTargetOwner
[Objective 1][Key Result][Target][Employee Name]
[Objective 2][Key Result][Target][Employee Name]
[Objective 3][Key Result][Target][Employee Name]

Employee remarks:
[Employee Comments]

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Reporting Manager
[Reporting Manager]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Quarter selector (Q1–Q4) and financial year
  • Targets/OKRs table with planned versus actual and score
  • Five-point rating scale for the quarter
  • Wins and blockers to capture context behind numbers
  • Next-quarter goals with key results
  • Short manager feedback in start/stop/continue format

When to use it

  • Sales, IT and operations teams that plan in quarters
  • Companies running OKRs that need a quarterly scoring sheet
  • Tracking quarterly incentive eligibility
  • Keeping remote or field staff aligned with targets

How to customise this template

  1. 1Select the quarter and fill dates (Q1 April–June, Q2 July–September, etc.)
  2. 2Use the same targets as your sales or project dashboards
  3. 3Replace the rating column with OKR scoring (0.0–1.0) if you use OKRs
  4. 4Attach the quarterly incentive calculation if relevant

HR tips

  • Complete the review within two weeks after the quarter ends
  • Compare with the previous quarter to show trend, not just a snapshot
  • Record blockers outside the employee’s control fairly
  • Keep it to one or two pages so managers actually use it

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Frequently asked questions

What is a quarterly performance review?+

It is a review held every three months to check progress against quarterly goals and agree priorities for the next quarter.

Do quarterly reviews replace the annual appraisal?+

Usually not. Quarterly ratings are often combined or averaged to support the annual rating, which still decides the increment.

How long should a quarterly review meeting take?+

Typically 30 to 45 minutes. The employee should update actuals before the meeting so time is spent on discussion.