These common mistakes managers make during performance reviews could cost you a promotion

• Melissa Phillippi has nearly 15 years of experience in HR and organizational management. 
• The VP said she has seen managers get the same things wrong during these meetings. 
• From taking calls during reviews to talking about past "sins," here are the most common mistakes. 

As a VP of organizational development, I've helped hundreds of managers and employees stumble through performance reviews. Several patterns are common: some that help the process and others that are destructive.

Done right, performance reviews can benefit both the employee and the organization. Well-executed performance reviews can be a touchpoint for managers to deliver tough feedback or identify opportunities for coaching, collaboration, and growth.