Workshop title: Performance reviews and appraisals 

 

1-day workshop: Facilitator and 2 actors 

 

Who is it for: Managers that have to take performance reviews and appraisals 

 

Number of participants: Max 15 (can be increased with extra resource) 

 

Pre-work: To complete a self-evaluation on current skills and bring along a case study to work on 

 

Course overview: Performance appraisal is at the heart of the effective leadership demonstrated by your managers. Conducting effective performance reviews enables your managers to identify how well their staff are performing and identify their priorities for the future. Performance appraisal should have a powerful motivational effect for the individual being appraised – a chance for them to get some feedback, receive rewards and plan for the future. 

 

The course focuses on giving delegates key skills to make the performance appraisal process a successful and positive one, and can be tailored around your own appraisal system. It is ideal as a good introduction to new managers and a refresher for anyone with reviews coming up. The course is highly experiential with the opportunity to observe live examples with professional actors and to practice in realist situations if required. 

 

Learning outcomes: 

 

• Know what is a successful appraisal 

• Know the benefits of the appraisal process 

• Understand the common problems with appraisals 

• Know how to prepare yourself and the appraisee 

• Be able to establish rapport and get of to a good start 

• Be able to motivate the appraisee to give their best 

• Be able to give honest and constructive feedback and set SMARTER objectives 

• Be able to demonstrate essential listening and questioning skills 

• Be able to encourage self-reviews and coaching styles 

• Be able to review evidence and agree outcomes 

• Be able to coach to an agreed career plan 

 

Post workshop to embed learning: All participants will take part in an e coaching program for 6 weeks after the workshop. This will consist of on the job exercises and suggested self-directed learning to ensure maximum retention of learning