Approximately two weeks prior to the end of the rating period, the supervisor meets with the employee to discuss the employee’s performance during the rating period, identifying strengths and areas needing improvement, and discussing future objectives. This discussion includes input from both the supervisor and employee, and should summarize and be based on the regular feedback sessions described above. Supervisors will find the memos documenting feedback sessions to be invaluable in refreshing their memory regarding examples of positive and negative performance.