While the global economy is in its current downturn, there is much talk about getting your career house in order for the resurgence. To be in peak form when the economy rebounds and consumer spending picks up pace, assessment is the name of the game. And not just assessing, but taking action accordingly.

This week’s roundup focuses on just that. The crew over at Talented Apps wrote about giving your boss a performance review. Bosses can learn from feedback, too, whether it improves their management of you specifically or even their overall management ability. Talented Apps points out that one-on-one performance reviews are a good time to broach this topic - after your supervisor has finished reviewing your performance, of course.

Managers can also do their own self-assessment, using as a guide the 25 “moon shots” for management, developed a year ago by 35 management scholars and practitioners. Check out Dan McCarthy’s Great Leadership blog for the full list. It is equally important for managers to assess their teams and even “detox” the team, if necessary. Art Petty at Management Excellence dissects the why and how of this process.

Self-assessment is essential during this time not only for managers, but for all workers. It should be a continual process during all seasons, but a demonstrated will to improve yourself can help make your career a little more airtight during a recession. Guatam Ghosh has a terrific list of ideas for developing yourself and your career. The list could benefit from one addition: mentoring is a key personal and career development resource for both the mentee and the mentor.

Lastly, Rowan Manahan at Fortify Your Oasis shares a hilarious story and illustrates very simple ways to develop yourself as a stronger job candidate. It’s a timely and insightful post worth a read, for a chuckle at the very least, even if the post isn’t applicable to you personally.

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