About This Training Course

Many managers are concerned about how best to conduct appraisals and link them to development plans and future training. Being responsible for your staff's performance, you must be ready, willing, and able to set and communicate clear expectations and provide support to achieve them.

This half-day workshop (8.45 a.m.-12.30 p.m.) will cover the fundamentals of conducting an effective performance appraisal. You will learn how to prepare for the performance appraisal, conduct the appraisal meeting, and monitor and follow up on performance.

Subjects Covered

•The importance of planning, preparing, and structuring the performance appraisal
•Employee preparation for the appraisal - set the right expectations
•Learn how to listen, question and give clear and specific feedback
•Review performance objectives so you can provide specific feedback describing the gap between expected and actual performance
•Define areas for development and set clear performance objectives
•Avoid common pitfalls when conducting the appraisal
•Handle performance problems and sensitive issues effectively
•Create Individual Development Plans with your staff
•Monitor and review progress of objectives and development plans between review meetings
•Develop your feedback skills to motivate staff between appraisal meetings

Other Information

Who should attend:
Managers, Team Leaders, and Supervisors who carry out staff appraisals or prepare Individual Development Plans for their staff