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Conducting Performance Reviews

Communication | Leadership Development

Course Overview

This performance review training provides skills for how to plan and hold performance review discussions that are engaging and reduce defensiveness. The training ensures managers can conduct fair, legal and productive appraisal reviews and can include guidance on using organizational standards and systems.

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Format & Length

  • One-day in-person program

Audience

  • New Leaders
  • First-Line Leaders
  • Mid-Level Leaders

Methods

  • Live Demonstrations
  • Real-Life Application
  • Pairs Practices with Feedback
  • Planning Tools
  • Reference Checklists

You may need this program if...

The only time employees receive feedback is during their performance appraisal.

Employees complain about surprises during appraisals.

Reviews and appraisal meetings are one-way and data-filled.

Performance review meetings are “de-motivating” rather than motivating to employees and managers.

Program Outcomes:

Learn the true purpose and value of the appraisal regardless of how your company approaches it.

Develop an appraisal meeting plan including anticipating and preparing for employee reactions—both good and bad.

Conduct an appraisal meeting that involves and engages the employee.

Reinforce performance that is desired and correct performance that is ineffective.

Deliver realistic, fair and legal feedback and gain buy in to change from the employee.

Hold difficult conversations without damaging relationships.

Proven solutions with meaningful business outcomes.

Tailored and Bespoke Offerings

Custom learning solutions built for ease of implementation that seamlessly integrate with existing systems.

Real-World Relevance

Practical skills, tools and frameworks that learners can apply right away for long-lasting results.

Partnership Mindset

An unwavering commitment to helping achieve your business success and ease the work of HR and Talent Development professionals.

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