MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Performance Appraisals that Matter

This course is designed to teach managers the fundamentals of using documentation to complete performance appraisals and write performance goals that provide a fair and meaningful appraisal to each employee. Emphasis is placed on the components of each step in the performance appraisal process, including how to prepare for, conduct and deal with challenging employee responses. NOTE: This session is designed to be delivered on site for your organization with customized performance appraisal processes and content.

Length of Session: up to 3 hours

Target Audience: Those who supervise others

What is included with the session?

  • Instruction by an expert facilitator and HR professional

  • Interactive session with customized performance management content

  • Quick Reference Guide, Job Aids

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe best practices for ensuring fair and accurate appraisals

  • Explain the performance appraisal process at (insert company name)

  • Explain how to write comments and goals for appraisals

  • Identify common rating traps with appraisals

  • Describe the preparation process for appraisals

  • List the steps in conducting an appraisal discussion

  • Identify strategies for challenging employee responses

  • · Why Provide Appraisals?

    · What Could Go Wrong?

  • · Appraisal Preparation

    · 4-Step Appraisal Discussion

    · Post-Appraisal Activities

  • · Self-Evaluation Data (optional)

    · Ratings & Comments

    · Goal Setting

    · Overall Rating/Summary

    · Review & Revisions (Mgmt. & HR)