Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals Course

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Course Overview

This course will help both new and more experienced line managers prepare for and run successful performance appraisals.

During the course delegates will clarify their role and responsibilites as appraisers, aligning appraisals to organisational success. The course will guide delegates through the appraisal process from preparation and planning for the review meeting using a fair and equitable systematic approach, to establishing rapport and open communication during the review, assessing performance and then following up with an appraisal report, personal development plans and Performance Improvement plans where needed.

By the end of the course even new managers will be more confident and skilled in supporting, challenging and developing their staff through effective performance appraisals.

Objective:

By the end of this interactive training programme, you will be able to:

Recognise the benefits of review meetings
Confidently plan and help staff prepare for a successful review
Improve communication skills to optimise the meeting
Deal fairly and consistently with staff
Develop honest and open communication during the meeting
Understand how to structure a review
Agree clear objectives and understand when to review progress

Course Outline

Module 1 - The Benefits of Performance Appraisals

The purpose and benefits of the review
Aligning appraisals with organisational success
The role and responsibilities of the appraiser

Module 2 - Planning for Success

Gathering information, supporting evidence and data
Supporting the appraisee to prepare
Drafting an appraisal pan
Aligning the appraisal with other organisational policies/procedures/competencies
A systematic approach – fairness and equality

Module 3 - The Review Meeting

Establishing rapport and open communication
Questioning and listening skills
Conducing a participative discussion, encouraging openness
Overcoming resistance and dealing with uncooperative staff

Module 4 - Managing Performance

Assessing Performance against agreed objectives and targets
Recognising and maintaining high performance
Identifying the causes of under-performance and managing it confidently, empathetically and assertively

Module 5 - Post Review Follow-up

Performance Appraisal report
Agreeing and recording performance assessment and next steps
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Course review and personal action planning

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Human Resources and Talent Development

Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals

Duration:5 Days

date:03 - 07 Mar 2025

Zurich

$5,600

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