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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
    8
    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.

     

     

     

     

       
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