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3. What steps can be taken to improve the City Manager's performance? <br /> <br />Of course, many things about the Police abuse lawsuits must be confidential, but it would <br />be good to see/hear City Manager office actions to prevent future messes like this. <br /> <br />Thank you for asking. <br /> <br />Employee 13: <br /> <br />1. In what areas does the City Manager's performance meet your expectations? <br /> <br />Dennis Taylor meets my expectations for a City Manager. He appears to be an excellent <br />representative for the City and is an inspiring role model to employees. He is effective as <br />a manager, effective in his relationship with the Council, and builds positive rapport with <br />staff. <br /> <br />2. In what areas does the City ,,.Manager's performance exceed your expectations? <br />Dennis 'Taylor has exceeded my expectations in both his ability to move forward on <br />Council priorities, understand the issues, place appropriate information before the <br />Council, and convey his appreciation to staff for the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to <br />'accomplish the City's goals. His positive communications to staff and demonstration of <br />appreciation for the hard work provided by staff provides an excellent role model within <br />the organization. His approach inspires the best from the City's employees. This <br />characteristic can make a profound difference in a staff person's perspective. He works <br />hard, appears undaunted by setbacks and retains a positive outlook. <br /> <br /> 3. What steps can be taken to improve the City Manager's performance? <br /> <br /> In recent City employee workshops, Dennis Taylor and Human Resource staff discussed <br /> Council priorities as a reminder of all the success of the last year. The workshoPs also <br /> focused on staff development and encouraged staff to look for growth opportunities in <br /> their jobs or in other positions in the City. He emphasized the benefit to the organization <br /> in retaining employees and allowing employees to develop new skills and continually <br /> challenge themselves in their positions. This was a very encouraging gesture. <br /> <br /> It is important to continue to convey the imPortance of this perspective to all levels of the <br /> organization. It will also be important to provide assistance to staff by prioritizing <br /> implementation of some of the intriguing mechanisms proposed to facilitate employee <br /> growth and opportunity. <br /> <br /> City Manager Evaluation 8 July 2005 <br /> Employee Comments <br /> <br /> <br />