This Performance Management & Appraisals Training Course, to be delivered in Limerick, is designed for individuals who carry out staff appraisals, and are looking to build their confidence and effectiveness in this essential skill. This one day training course will identify the benefits of appraisals, the key skills required and how to assess its effectiveness.

Our Performance Management & Appraisals Programme is also available for delivery as a Customised In-Company Course at client facilities nationwide in Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Limerick & Galway.

Pre-requirements:

There are no prerequisites for this appraisals training course. This one day training course will identify the benefits of appraisals, the key skills required and how to assess its effectiveness.

Participants Study:

• Shifts in Performance Management
• Leading for Performance
• 5 Stage Performance Appraisal Model
• Achieveing Clarity About Job
• Setting Goals
• Reviewing Performance in the Job
• Preparing for the Performance Discussion
• Conducting the Performance Discussion

Course Contents:

The Importance of Staff Appraisal:

• Defining aims, purpose, objectives in order to improve performance
• Developing an Effective Appraisal System
• Frequency of Appraisal, supported by one-to-ones and informal review
• Action Plans and Development Plans

Your Responsibilities:

• Approaching Appraisals with Confidence
• Getting balanced and honest feedback on performance
• Effective Planning for the Appraisal
• Gathering the information you need: drafting an appraisal plan

The Appraisal Interview:

• Establishing Open and Honest Communications
• Questioning and Listening Skills
• Planning and Conducting a structured, balanced and participative discussion
• Review of a current compared to previous performance

Managing the Performance:

• Providing Evidence
• Dealing with Conflict
• Addressing Issues of Poor Performance

Giving Feedback:

• Completing the Appraisal Document
• Using Positive and Action Promoting Language
• The Follow-Up Process
• Identifying Areas of Concern

Note: The above syllabus may change during the training course to provide more detail in aspects, which have been ascertained to be of greater value to the trainee.

Award: Procad Training Certificate of Completion