Appraisal Meetings

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Appraisal Meetings One-day course

Course Objectives:

To enable individuals to: conduct professional, motivational appraisal meetings anticipate potential pitfalls prepare effectively seek objective 'evidence' on which to base feedback ensure that appraisees are fully prepared give constructive and motivational feedback agree improvement targets, business and developmental objectives ensure that objectives and personal development plans are implemented and achieved

Pre-course Preparation

The pre-course preparation is essential and be found at: Appraisal Prep Before attending, each delegate should have a meeting with their immediate line manager to discuss the objectives of this programme and how these can be used after attending it.

Course details:

	Considerations what is an appraisal? why appraise? anticipating potential pitfalls Preparation preparation by appraisee preparation by appraiser gaining evidence using self appraisals using behavioural examples using competencies avoiding common mistakes what to include/omit The appraisal process structuring the meeting starting positively encouraging participation staying flexible coping with the unexpected conducting the meeting Questioning and listening skills active listening and questioning skills remaining neutral Giving feedback using feedback to motivate the differences between positive and negative feedback giving feedback constructively gaining commitment to change Agreeing objectives and action plans business objectives improvement standards and targets development objectives agreeing Action Plans agreeing Personal Development Plans The appraisal forms completing the documentation making the assessment Post appraisal procedure ensuring appraisee objectives are achieved implementing personal development plans improving management credibility reviewing the appraisal process

Course Timings

9.30am - 5.00pm

Course Reference Material

Each delegate will receive:
- A comprehensive course manual

Maximum Number of Delegates

Post Course Recommendation

During the course, each delegate completes an action plan detailing how they will use the skills acquired on the course. It is strongly recommended that their manager conducts a one-to-one meeting with them, to discuss how they will apply these new skills.