Developing Positive Appraisal Skills

Duration 1 day

“Like porcupines in love, appraisals are a pain for both parties”.

The above is a commonly held perception of the appraisal process. The purpose behind this course is to help make the appraisal process part of “business as usual” as the process is cyclical.

Delegates will learn the benefits of effective appraisals, both for themselves and for the appraisee, how to identify areas for improvement and measure improvement.

Methods for collecting relevant data, comparing performance to requirements, achieving improvements and setting targets are covered.

Completing the appraisal document describing observable behaviour, and succinct writing are examined in some detail, as is the setting up and conducting of the appraisal interview.

There are also sessions on questioning and listening skills along with handy tips and self-assessment questionnaires designed to make the process both easier, and more meaningful.

Course Content

The essential components
The order of events
Gathering Information
SWOT analysis
Preparing for the day
Setting the scene
Conducting the review
Questioning skills
Listening skills
Follow up plan

Essential Tools for Managers
Excellent – the most useful and relevant course I’ve ever attended

Permastore

Building an Effective Team
Very interesting and I saw things in myself that I didn't know were there

Colchester Borough Council