Successful Performance Appraisals

How To Develop And Motivate People Through Effective Appraisals

Aren’t some performance appraisals a waste of time?

The person giving the appraisal doesn’t want to say anything that could cause offence so he or she skates around the issues. The other person just wants to get out of the room without hearing anything unpleasant.

Or there’s the other scenario.

The person giving the appraisal decides to be blunt and hits the other person between the eyes with a frank assessment of their performance. Result – hackles rise, conflict, confrontation…

This course will show you how to use performance appraisals successfully - to develop and motivate the people who work for you.

No – one really likes feedback, especially when it’s not entirely positive.

But there are ways of dealing with it which can avoid the tears and tantrums.

The point is - people need feedback. They don’t always appreciate it, but they need it.

Why? Because everyone needs to know how they’re doing, otherwise they tend to worry about it. Also, they need to be told if there are areas where they can develop so they can improve their performance.

They also need clear, challenging objectives so that they know what's expected of them.

Speaking of feedback, here are some comments on this course:

“ A very well thought – out comprehensive course. “

K. Trotter

“ An excellent, enjoyable course. “

L. Murray

“ Provided a clear and practical framework for managing staff performance. “

Jill Nadolski

“ Thoroughly enjoyable and interesting day. I came away with a much clearer understanding of the importance of a performance review using good techniques to motivate and encourage staff. “

Angela Strevens

“ Easy going, humorous approach to a subject not known for being
  interesting. “

J. McCall

“ The course was excellent and we engaged well with the trainer. A comprehensive coverage in a one day course which was relaxed and enjoyable. “

Irene Thomas

This 1 day course will show you:

• why performance appraisals are vital
• how to prepare for, and carry out, a successful appraisal meeting
• how to review past performance constructively and positively
• how to give and receive feedback without tears or tantrums
• how to agree positive and SMART goals and objectives
• how to monitor and review performance
• the key motivators for people at work ( it's not just money! ) and how to use these in your appraisals

The course includes high quality supporting materials and email or telephone support following the course to help people implement what they have learned.