creating a review form - original article published by Master Stern and slave yielding

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When creating your own form, remember:

A review form is meant to make your life easier, not harder. Keep the form as simple as possible, only including those things you've expected and will expect of the slave.

Use reviews only 2-4 times per year, unless you are comfortable with the time they take to perform.

To save time, tell the slave what the form should include and instruct her to design it and bring it to you for editing.

Set a time limit for the actual review (i.e. one hour) and facilitate the process so that it doesn't exceed the prescribed time.

This is not a "workplace" type of review. The slave should understand that nothing is "up for discussion." Her grievances should not be discussed while reviewing her performance, unless you choose to give her that privilege. It should not, however, be something she expects at this time.

Suggestions for review process:

Choose a time for review when you will not be interrupted.

slave should bring a copy of her last review and her Punishment Log, as well as any other papers you require (journals, financial records and receipts, notepaper, etc.)

slave should disrobe and assume the "Kneel Down" position.

slave should be given limited opportunity to talk, and should keep any responses short, respectful and accurate.

Do not punish slave for poor performance at this time. Simply review.

If slave interrupts or makes excuses, gag her until the review is over. Remind her that the review is for her benefit as a slave. She should make every attempt to simply listen.

Be honest. Try to find the slave's areas of strength and focus on them as much as on her weaknesses.

Everyone needs improvement. Emphasize to your slave that "needing improvement" does not (necessarily) mean she isn't accomplishing your goals for her. Do not coddle her, however. Remember that most slaves find the structure of this kind of review comforting, and many are honored that you care enough about them to make the effort.

If your situation allows for it, the slave should post her current review form in a place she will see it daily (near her sleeping area, on the refrigerator.)

Make it clear to the slave that you will continue to monitor her performance, and will insist on results.