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Appraisal Meetings for Managers	2 Day Course

Course Objectives:

To enable individuals to: conduct professional, motivational appraisal meetings anticipate potential pitfalls and learn how to deal with them 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

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 (where relevant) Avoiding common mistakes Job descriptions/role profiles 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 interview procedure Ensuring appraisee objectives are achieved Implementing personal development plans Improving management credibility Reviewing the appraisal process

Tailoring the Course Content:

Catalyst will endeavour, with your help and approval, to tailor the course content as much as possible. We can do this by:

Incorporating your organisation's appraisal documentation
Referring to your organisation's policies, guides and procedures
Agreeing pre-course and post-course work
Tailoring exercises and the course manual to suit your requirements
Giving delegates advice on, and time to complete, your appraisal documentation

For further details on how Catalyst can tailor your course see Tailored Courses.

Facilitation:

The emphasis of the course is on the practical skills required in an appraisal meeting and how it can be used to motivate staff and maximise performance. The trainers who facilitate this course have extensive appraisals experience and are keen to give pragmatic advice.

Who should attend?:

This course is intended for anyone who appraises others. This may include: people new to appraisal interviewing, people who have appraised but had no formal training and more experienced appraisers who wish to remind themselves of the basics whilst developing a more sophisticated appraisal technique.