Conducting Performance Appraisals

Conducting Performance Appraisals Workshop

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This course looks at the appraisal procedure, how to follow it and how to prepare for, conduct and follow up an appraisal.
Handling an appraisal is a key skill for any professional to acquire. In addition to learning how to handle an appraisal, it is also essential to be able to follow the correct appraisal procedure.
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Conducting Performance Appraisals will provide the learner with:

An appreciation of the application of an appraisal, and why it is important
Techniques for preparing effectively for an appraisal
Techniques for planning and conducting constructive preliminary meetings and appraisal meetings
Expert knowledge about what should and what should not be covered
in an appraisal
The techniques to ensure that spoken and written comments are fair and effective
The procedures used to complete any forms related to the appraisal process
The opportunity to learn techniques for handling any difficult situations that arise during appraisal meetings
The specific learning outcomes

Preparing for an appraisal

What is an appraisal and what is it for?
What principles should I follow?
What is the procedure?
What is the purpose of a preliminary meeting?
What preparation do I need to do for the meeting?
What preparation should I get the member of staff to do for the meeting?
How should I approach the meeting itself?
The appraisal meeting

How should I structure the meeting?
What do we need to cover at the meeting?
How do I ensure the meeting is constructive?
What else should I bear in mind?
Writing the appraisal document

What do I do after the meeting?
How do I fill in the form correctly?
How can I ensure that my written comments are fair and effective?
What should I do if the staff member disagrees with something I have written?
Handling difficult situations

How do I appraise someone I don’t get on with?
How should I handle conflict?
How should I go about giving very negative feedback?
What else might be difficult?
Who will benefit?
This course is designed to appeal to professionals at all levels who have to conduct performance appraisals.
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Those who are new to conducting appraisals will find that this course will help them understand the process and techniques required.
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More experienced or senior managers will value the opportunity to spend time reviewing their attitude and approach to appraisal and learning new techniques.

This program is designed to help managers and supervisors become more comfortable with all aspects of Performance Appraisals. The key focus is on evaluating and appraising employees to insure morale, productivity, and quality. This course is highly participatory with participant discussions and practice.

Course Topics

The reasons for appraising an employee¡¯s performance

The standards of performance

What to measure

How to measure

Performing the evaluation

Avoiding appraiser mistakes

Evaluation forms

Concerns of the ’rater’ and the ’rated

Eight Step Model for conducting appraisal interviews

Legal concerns

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