Performance Appraisal Training Courses
We’re specialists in performance appraisal training. We deliver appraisal training in-house and as ‘public’ one day courses.

Tailored Appraisal Training
- Tailored to the skill level of your appraisers and company culture.
- Focused on practical application and reality rather than theory.
- Flexible timings; one day or half day appraisal training sessions.
- Delivered in-house or at a venue of your choice.
- Prices from £895 + vat for the development and delivery of a tailored appraisal training course.

One Day Appraisal Skills Courses
- Covers the essential skills needed to run successful appraisals.
- Maximum 8 delegates per course.
- One day courses in central London and Birmingham.
- Suitable for managers new to appraisals or those requiring a refresher.
- £329 + vat per delegate including lunch and refreshments.
- Next available course – 27 January 2021.
















Course objectives and overview.
Communicating the benefits and rationale for performance appraisals (employee, appraiser, organisation).
Managing the appraisal process
Practical essentials for performance appraisal success.
Pitfalls and handy tips to make the process worthwhile, positive and meaningful.
Engaging your appraisees in the appraisal process and ensuring they see it as a positive activity.
Ensuring performance appraisal is a continuous process of support and development throughout the year.
Conducting appraisal review meetings professionally
Keys to effective planning and preparation for the appraisal meeting.
Being aware of your instinctive communication style as an appraiser.
Adapting your style to ensure an open and positive discussion.
Body Language tips; using positive verbal and non-verbal behaviour.
Employing effective listening and questioning skills.
Providing performance feedback
Dealing with issues of poor performance honestly and confidently.
Using positive language even when communicating messages people don’t want to hear.
Ensuring fairness by balancing positive and ‘developmental’ feedback.
Using facts and observations to ensure objectivity.
Handling a difficult conversation calmly and professionally.
Setting meaningful personal objectives
Developing and agreeing clear, realistic and measurable personal objectives with appraisees.
Creating the link between personal objectives and improved appraisee performance.
Ensuring objectives focus on improvement and development.
Using a process to monitor and review objectives.
Linking personal objectives to team objectives.