Appraisal Skills In House Agenda - Appraisal Skills Training Courses

The focus of the training is to develop manager’s appraisal skills to deliver effective appraisal interviews. This proposal sets out how we would design and train an appraisal course focussing on the delivery of effective appraisal, performance review and interview skills

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Course Aims and Objectives

The programme is highly participative and experiential – participants conduct and review appraisal examples
The focus of the training is to develop manager’s appraisal skills to deliver effective appraisal interviews. This proposal sets out how we would design and train an appraisal course focusing on the delivery of effective appraisal, performance review and interview skills
All sessions are covered in a comprehensive Appraisal Skills course manual that doubles as a useful post-course reference for future development

Course Programme

The course will be based around the agreed structure of your organisation’s appraisal process:

It will focus on the practical use of your forms and use your guidelines throughout
How to assess accurately the appraisee’s performance criteria
What are the most effective communication tools for an effective appraisal and how to use them
How to avoid appraisal pitfalls
How to set meaningful objectives and follow-up on them
How to handle below par performance issues

Pre/Post Course Support

Prior to conducting a course your training co-ordinator will have had the opportunity to liaise with one of our lead trainers who will begin to breakdown your companies objectives.

A key part of their process is understanding what led to your decision to improve your team.

We will incorporate all your current training materials to build in effective role plays and discussions suited specifically to your organisational needs.

Before each course delegates will have completed:

The pre-course questionnaire (Including personal objectives for the session)
A 5 minute training session that will be delivered during the course.

After the course each delegate will receive:

A CPD Accredited Certificate
A Comprehensive course manual
Additional resources beneficial to your continued learning
Video analysis and critique (Depending on delegate numbers)

Your organisation will receive:

Constructive feedback on the delegates progression
A roadmap for continued learning specifically to your needs

Proposed One-Day Course Agenda

This is a proposed agenda for the course.

Morning – 9.30-1.00 / Afternoon – 2.00-4.00

Understanding the appraisal process

We will start by getting our delegates to think about the benefits of the appraisal process to the organization, to their team and to them. We will explain how to use the performance appraisal as a key tool to achieving their team’s yearly objectives.

The interview structure

In this session we will give them tips and techniques to prepare for and to conduct a productive appraisal – from pre-appraisal preparation to setting up the room for effective communication

Communication skills

One of the key needs of the appraiser is how to conduct the appraisal so that it is used as a tool for increasing productivity and morale. We will explain the key communication skills that the expert appraiser uses for maximum results.

Reviewing past performance

The biggest fear of many appraisers is how to criticise members of their team, especially if their performance is sub-standard. With a combination of tried and tested techniques we will give delegates the confidence to approach any issue with confidence.

Setting clear and realistic objectives

The key to a great appraisal is what happens after the appraisal – how the objectives were met. Goal and objectives setting is vital to the overall success of the performance appraisal so in this session we get delegates to understand the essentials of setting strong objectives and how to ensure they are motivational.

Completing the appraisal form

An essential criterion for follow-up is the recording of agreed goals. We will give delegates lots of tips on how to complete this and how to integrate them into day-to-day actions of the appraisee.

How to avoid appraisal pitfalls

There are many reasons for appraisals that fail to deliver.

Discussing poor performance professionally
Dealing with non-responsive and difficult appraise reactions to the appraisal

Course close and paperwork

All delegates will complete an action plan that can be used to evaluate the skills learned from the day.

Our In-House courses are tailored to your requirements and delivered at your premises. Unlike most companies, we charge for the hire of the trainer rather than per delegate, this allows you to vary delegate numbers at no extra charge! We normally recommend between 6-12 delegates per course but this can be discussed when commissioning the training course. Our trainers will always try to accommodate your budget.

All course documentation and preparation work is also provided as part of the fee. The only additional charge would be travel expenses (and accommodation if appropriate) for those clients based outside Central London.

Below you are able to view our typical In House Agenda’s for each course, simply click on the links. Please bear in mind that the course’s can be tailored to your needs and you can also collaborate different topics from each course and Build Your Own Course!

If you would like to talk to one of our trainers directly in further depth about your In-Company training requirements, please contact us and this will be arranged. Our number is 0208 269 1177

Course Costs

Live, Virtual Remote Training Courses via Zoom, Teams or Webex

In-House Full Day – Live, Virtual Remote Course – 1 Day Course – £895 plus VAT
In-House Full Day – Live, Virtual Remote Course – 2 Day Course – £1790 plus VAT
In-House Half Day – Live, Virtual Remote Course – £600 plus VAT

Face to Face In-House Training Courses

In-House Full Day – Face- To-Face Course – 1 Day Course – £1495 plus VAT
In-House Full Day – Face- To-Face Course – 2 Day Course – £2990 plus VAT
In-House Half Day – Face- To-Face Course – £895 plus VAT