How To Handle A Performance Review | Utopia

Season 1 Episode 4: Onwards and Upwards
An in-demand residential developer asks the NBA to step in and help him to add 35 more stories to his proposed apartment building. A new employee asks Nat to conduct a performance review of him, which creates tension between Nat and the human resources department.

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Set inside the offices of the “Nation Building Authority”, a federal government organisation responsible for overseeing major infrastructure projects, Utopia explores that moment when bureaucracy and grand dreams collide.

Starring Rob Sitch, Celia Pacquola, Dave Lawson, Kitty Flanagan, Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann, Luke McGregor, Dilruk Jayasinha, Nina Oyama.

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[ProjectEkerTest]

I had a job interview recently. One of their questions was "Why do you want to work here?" I hate that question because the real answer is always "because the commute isn't too bad and your pay is decent" but I have to make up some jargon BS instead

[Sheppo]

"It's more of a general tendency to identify strategize and solve problems if as and or when they arise from time to time."
If as and or when has me cracking up

[justanaverageguy]

My wife is high-up in a Victorian government department and cringes at Utopia. It so accurately portrays working for the government she feels like she's at work!

[mpmaverick]

Perfect casting. He even has the look of those yuppies

[DominicFlynn]

He ticked all the boxes. People who talk like that get the job

[gregpeake]

This is why I can't watch this show. It's so accurate, so genius, that it's basically a documentary that triggers PTSD.

[toddmacadam]

I love the comic where it goes:

Interviewer: What's your biggest weakness?
Interviewee: Honesty
Interviewer: I don't think that's a weakness
Interviewee: I don't give a **** what you think

[kspthebest]

The whole team behind this documentary and this scene have done a great job at identifying, prioritising, and strategising ways in which this show can so far as to create a framework for sustained entertainment on the end of consumers. It assists in our identifying, strategising and prioritising ways in which shortcomings in modern settings can be overcome in a way that is adaptable and sustainable, and observant of where further challenges can be overcome through proper identification and prioritisation.

[stephenmani]

I don't understand why this show didn't become an international hit. It is really funny, a true reflection of the modern-day workplace, and some fantastic acting! I understand it is an Australian TV series, but I live in the UK, so obviously it has international appeal!

[TravisFawver]

This scene, for anybody curious, is exactly why the Bobs loved Peter so much in his review. Funny how that scene suddenly makes perfect sense when you join the corporate world and see this stuff.

[doctorgears]

The worst part is his weaknesses are valid, they're just covered in a mire of jargon. He could adapt to change better, and he focuses too much on trying to find the "perfect" solution that he spins his wheels and doesn't get anywhere. A lack of commitment and being able to just make a decision, even if you don't know if it's the perfect one.

Both of those are helpful things to know, because it means you wouldn't want to push him toward a leadership role until he resolves those weaknesses.

[Jatchua]

This show is absolute perfection. Superfan from Canada here

[TrailerYacht]

Thanks - this Zoomer's responses will certainly be featuring in my next performance review & job interview - identifying my weaknesses ! This was pure GOLD.

[markc]

Back in my day (l used to work for the Australian Public Service), these were called, Personal Development Plans.

[gcm]

That ‘Independent Consultation’ scene is so indicative of the pointlessness of this sort of government engagement. As soon as they knew which direction the ‘client’ wanted to go, the outcome of the consultation was determined. And that’s government contracting in a nutshell.

[jeanclaude]

That is by a long shot the best show I have watched recently, witty, funny, realistic, you name it you have it.

[impguardwarhamer]

the most painful part of the clip is that its normally the other way round

[xcw]

If only managers asked "If you were injured tomorrow and needed to be off work for 3 months and we couldn't place anyone on your projects, what would not get done?" It'd clear out so many middle managers and peripheral workers not genuinely adding any value.

[benjaminwebster]

He is answering correctly. I have done a 'plain speak' session in government, yet we still continue to use the jargon. Just read any government job vacancy and its all jargon and the expectation is you will answer the same way. So the resume can be checked to ensure that all the correct words were used. This is how it, I dont know why its like this, I cannot change it and to speak against it would be deemed not being a team player. So "Did you talk to the neighbours to see what they think?" can become "We consulted with community stake holders for their feedback."

[CADPond]

I legit said " I focus too much on details and waste a lot of time" on things. Some information I know I should skip, yet I just keep trying to understand stupid data, in hopes something may come out of it. My interviewer was perturbed, but I was serious, and she knew it.