Hello Kartik! Performance appraisal without an online tool can be done in several ways. Here are some commonly used methods: 1. Self-assessment: Employees evaluate their own performance. This can be done through a written document where they detail their accomplishments, challenges, and areas of improvement. 2. 360-degree feedback: This involves collecting feedback about an employee's performance from all around - their peers, subordinates, superiors, and sometimes, even customers. 3. Goal-setting: The employee and manager set specific, measurable goals at the beginning of the evaluation period. The employee's performance is then evaluated based on how well they achieved these goals. 4. Critical incident method: This involves noting down instances of particularly good or bad performance by the employee. 5. Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS): This method involves rating employee behaviors against a scale. 6. Management by objectives (MBO): Employees and managers agree on specific objectives for the employee to achieve within a set timeframe. 7. Peer review: Colleagues at the same level evaluate the employee's performance. These methods can be facilitated through traditional means like paper and pen, meetings, and regular check-ins. For instance, you can use formats for weekly, monthly, or quarterly check-ins. Training on doing annual performance appraisal can also be beneficial. Remember to continuously monitor the effectiveness of the performance evaluation process and make adjustments as needed to ensure it remains relevant and effective.