Performance Appraisal Training Course

A Performance Review and Appraisal training course for managers, team leaders and supervisors.

Packed with essential tools and techniques that will make a genuine difference to the performance review delivery, this appraisal management training course covers the preparation, delivery and follow up of an effective performance review process.

It is important that businesses get the most from their staff and see the benefit that this process has within the wider context of performance management. Delegates will also gain an understanding of not only the benefits of Appraisals but also some of the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Appraisal Training and Performance Review Training with Pure Human Resources, near Southampton.

Duration:

Half day Appraisal Training course.

Who is it for?:

This Performance Appraisal training course is ideal for any individuals with responsibility for giving performance feedback to others

Course aim:

The aim of this Appraisal Training course is to enable delegates to improve their performance assessment and feedback skills and gain valuable practical tips for the appraisal process

On completion of this Appraisal management training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Plan, structure and deliver effective appraisals
  • Set SMART objectives
  • Gain genuine buy-in to the process
  • Give effective feedback to staff
  • Promote a culture where staff feel able to give feedback in return
  • Understand the differences in employee motivational value systems and adjust feedback accordingly

  • The benefits of appraisals on 3 levels: the organisation, the employee and the manager
  • The link between appraisals/performance review and motivation/engagement
  • Appraisal preparation
    • Aligning performance to business goals
    • Objective setting – crafting SMART objectives to clarify performance requirements
    • Establishing strengths and areas for improvement
  • Managing the appraisal interview
    • Creating the right environment for an appraisal interview
    • Using questions to explore issues and open up discussion
    • Listening for key words to probe and increase effectiveness of discussion
    • Giving and receiving feedback
    • Identifying a range of training and development needs
  • Understanding employees different motivational value systems and strengths
  • The importance of 1-2-1s to maintain focus on the successful achievement of objectives
  • Keeping the objectives and development plan alive to enhance success

You may also be interested in our Managing Underperformance training course.

The benefits of Performance Appraisal Training

Appraisals are a vital tool for employees, helping to define objectives, providing constructive feedback and highlighting any individual needs. Appraisal training can help managers to learn the essential skills required to carry out effective performance reviews. This ensures that appraisals are a positive and rewarding experience for both parties, leading to open and honest communication, improved engagement, retention and motivation.

Our Performance Appraisal Training course teaches managers to set individual goals that are conducive to organisation targets, recognise and reward performance, tackle emerging issues and offer feedback in a productive manner. This helps to unlock individual potential and drive success.

Previous Appraisal Skills course delegates have said:

“Very inspirational and practical.  Small groups making the course very engaging”

Appraisal Skills delegate, NHS