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Effective Appraisals

Modern techniques to motivate two-way discussion, agreement and evaluation

OBJECTIVES AND METHODS

This interactive programme demonstrates very specific skills covering planning and preparation through to the evaluation of performance. In addition, it looks in depth at the skills required to carry out effective interviews. Your people will work with co-delegates and learn from a series of case studies, exercises and group discussions. Each delegate will be given the opportunity to conduct a live appraisal meeting which will be followed by discussion and critique. Delegates will take away with them a full reference manual on managing effective appraisals.

DELEGATES WILL LEARN

How to identify the full range of factors which affect the performance of any individual.
How to plan and research all the necessary information for the discussions.
How to conduct more effective appraisal interviews and develop realistic performance improvement plans.
The role of leadership and how it relates to performance appraisals.
How to agree and set joint standards which are valid and objective.
The best way to use appraisal forms.

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