Appraisal Techniques

Course objectives:
On completion of this programme you will be able to:
-Gain an appreciation of how everyone benefits from a structured performance appraisal system
-Effectively plan and prepare for appraisals
-Appreciate what you are doing and why you are doing it
-Practise some appraisal techniques before you implement them
-Understand the benefits of a structured appraisal system
-Carry out effective appraisal interviews
-Make the appraisal experience a motivational one
-Develop the ability to take accurate notes and write objectively
-Practise some appraisal interviewing techniques
Course content:
Performance management
-The objectives of appraisals
-The benefits of the appraisal process to all
-Establish the skills required
-Other methods of managing performance
The appraisal process
-Pre-appraisal preparation
-Creating the right atmosphere
-Your personal style
Appraisal skills
-Opening the discussions effectively and professionally
-The power of questions
-Listening skills
-Giving feedback
-Motivation appraisals
The interview
-Structuring the meeting
-Handling the forms
-Discussing differences
Preparing for a challenging appraisal
-Gathering all the facts
-Examining the issues
-Reviewing performance standards
-Objective setting
-Providing support and coaching
Performance development
-Development plans
-Objective setting
-Career goals
-Note taking
-Recording and summarising actions
Review of Programme
Other Recommended Programmes
-Performance Management
-Handling Stress