Conducting Appraisals Successfully

CONDUCTING APPRAISALS SUCCESSFULLY
Course Objective: performance appraisal is a key management tool; yet it is poorly understood and seldom carried out effectively. Many managers view appraisal as a nuisance, something to be got through half-yearly or annually.

The key aim of this workshop is to provide participants with the practical skills and strategic understanding to ensure that the maximum is got out of the appraisal system, and that it contributes significantly to the achievement of business goals.

Except in the case of Open Courses, all Phoenix workshops are tailored on demand, which means that we will develop the final agenda with you to deliver exactly the training you want, at the level you need, within the timeframe you decide.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

Define the purpose of the appraisal process and your role and responsibilities as appraiser

Plan, prepare and structure an appraisal

Remain objective and fair throughout the review meeting, giving constructive feedback where necessary and ensuring two-way communication

Agree SMART development goals

Conduct appraisals in a confident, correct and professional manner

Course Elements

Why Appraise?

The Aims

The Benefits

Preparation

Scheduling and briefing

Evaluation of performance

Objectives and tasks

Analysing and understanding positive and negative performance

Factual documentation

Importance of continuous assessment

Planning the appraisal

The Appraisal Form

Using each section effectively (or developing an appraisal form)

Briefing staff for self appraisal

Conducting an Appraisal

The Structure

Timing

Providing effective feedback on performance

Ensuring the appraisal is two-way

Agreeing objectives

Recording information / what is said and agreed

Building the development plan

Role-play and discussion

Self-analysis points

Key Follow-up to the Appraisal