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Effective Appraisals

Our course will provide your managers and supervisors with the understanding of how to approach appraisals correctly and conduct them effectively, thereby making the process a valuable experience.

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Employment Law Training - Effective Appraisals

Course Duration

Half Day

Cost

From £495 - Half Day

Course Aims and Objectives

Regular performance appraisals are vital for the effective management and evaluation of staff. Appraisals support the development of individuals, assist improvement in organisational performance, and channel critical information into the business planning process. Done well, performance appraisals will motivate and engage. Done poorly, the process is seen as a difficult administrative chore and emotionally challenging, time will be wasted and relationships could be irreparably damaged. Our course will provide your managers and supervisors with the understanding of how to approach appraisals correctly, and conduct them effectively, thereby making the process a valuable experience.

Course Content

  • Explain the purpose of performance appraisal
  • How appraisals and performance management are connected
  • The difference between appraisals and counselling
  • Preparing for an appraisal
  • Conducting an appraisal
  • What a good appraisal looks like
    • Giving effective feedback
    • Handling difficult messages
    • Setting achievable goals and expectations
    • Supporting other people’s development
    • Using acknowledgement and praise
  • Dealing with issues as they arise
  • Avoiding escalating problems

Certification

All delegates who successfully complete this course will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.