Unlocking the productivity and potential of employees is a key responsibility of every manager. With effective appraisal managers will meet this responsibility. Managers who have not benefited from an effective appraisal process often overlook the power this has to drive the development of their people, make their own working lives easier and improve the business performance. This programme is designed to help managers new to appraisals establish the right skills and focus on the outcome rather than the paperwork. On successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to: Explain the purpose and process of the appraisal system Demonstrate their motivation to use the system as an effective management tool for gaining and maintaining optimum performance and development Assess people's performance fairly and objectively Manage the appraisal interview effectively Identify methods to manage all levels of performance, from unacceptable to average to excellent Give constructive positive and critical feedback to enhance or improve performance Set effective performance measures and standards Design and agree effective action and development plans Complete Appraisal documentation fully, constructively and on schedule Commit to holding regular, effective 1-to-1 follow-up sessions with their staff   Please contact us  by phone or email to learn about our solutions to your needs.