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Types of Feedback in the Performance Module

The Performance module in Calamari enables both self-assessments and peer reviews, helping employees grow and improving team effectiveness. Learn how to set up reviews in Calamari.

Written by Malgorzata Kirylowicz

🧭 Types of Employee Reviews in Calamari

In the Performance Review module, you can configure different review types depending on who should provide feedback about the employee.

Available review types allow you to create a process that fits your organization’s needs – from a simple self-review, through feedback from team members, to feedback from people outside your company.

In Calamari, the following review types are available:

  • Self-review

  • Peer review

  • External feedback


🙋‍♀️ Self-Assessment

A self-assessment is a process in which an employee evaluates their own performance, strengths, and areas for improvement using a predefined form.

During self-assessment, the employee:

  • Reflects on their achievements and progress over a specific period.

  • Identifies key strengths and competencies.

  • Defines development areas and sets future growth goals.

👉 Self-assessments are a valuable tool for encouraging employees to reflect on their work, while also helping managers better understand how employees perceive their own performance and engagement.


👥 Peer Review

A peer review focuses on evaluating the work of colleagues — by teammates, managers, or others who collaborate directly with the reviewed employee. It typically includes:

  • Strengths evaluation – identifying the skills and competencies that drive effectiveness within the team.

  • Development areas – highlighting opportunities for improvement that support professional growth.

  • Collaboration improvement – recognizing ways to enhance communication and teamwork, leading to higher team efficiency.

👉 Peer reviews are ideal for boosting team engagement, motivating employees to grow, and improving group dynamics across the organization.


📝 External feedback

External feedback allows you to collect feedback from people outside your organization, such as:

  • clients,

  • business partners,

  • contractors,

  • other external stakeholders who cooperate with the employee.

This type of review is especially useful for organizations where the quality of an employee’s work is also evaluated based on feedback from external stakeholders.


🔑 Summary

The Performance module in Calamari supports different review types, including self-review, peer review, and external feedback. This allows organizations to collect feedback from various perspectives and create a review process tailored to their needs.

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