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Appraisal Interview Skills

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To get the most from staff requires regular reviews and appraisal meetings. A good appraisal is a ‘Festival of Motivation.’

Overview
Periodic structured reviews present a superb opportunity to learn from the past and plan the future in a clear structured manner. Unfortunately, poorly done, these become administrative chores and pain for both the individual and the manager/team leader. Lack of clarity is a cause of stress, de-motivation and lost productivity which is very common and yet easily prevented by effective reviews. Ad-hoc conversations do not yield the clarity or full understanding that are possible in a well executed review. New staff often have wasted time which is easily prevented by using the new-joiner review. Loss of good staff is aggravated by poor reviews.

The development of good staff and potential ‘superstars’ requires regular planned reviews. Effective reviews are a key element in a good management style.

In this thought-provoking and practical course, participants learn the key structures, techniques and concepts required to develop their appraisal interview skills.

Who Should Attend
All Managers, Team Leaders and Supervisors involved in Appraisals or Performance Reviews.

Duration
1 Day

Appraisal Interview - Course Objectives

Participants will learn:

  • the approach needed to make appraisals a successful part of management

  • the value, role and constituents of effective preparation

  • how to structure appraisals to ensure a productive outcome

  • to give ‘criticism’ in a productive manner and avoid common pitfalls

  • how to conduct effective reviews between appraisals

  • how to use appraisal principles to ensure new employees become effective in the shortest possible period.

Appraisal Interview - Course Outline

What Is An Appraisal?
The role of an appraisal in producing performance
The role of interim review meetings
What an appraisal is not
Barriers to an effective appraisal

Appraisal Preparation
Analysis of performance issues
The role and content of appraisee preparation
Selecting the right environment

Meeting Structure
Opening the meeting
Evaluating the past and planning the future
Setting objectives
Avoiding problems at the next appraisal/review

Giving Feedback
The correct and incorrect use of ‘praise’
Behaviour-based feedback
Critical feedback

Performance Reviews
Preparation
Structure and objective differences

New Employee ‘Appraisal’
Planning the ‘future’
Setting initial objectives
Ensuring maximum effectiveness
 

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