Nelson Croom

For a busy publishing professional, handling an appraisal is a key skill not only for a manager, but also for the member of staff that is being appraised.

The appraisal sits at the heart of any approach to performance management. The process of reviewing the previous year's performance and of agreeing expectations for the coming period is key to the professional relationships staff develop with their managers.

This course focuses on appraisals from the point of view of the appraisee and includes tips and techniques on how to get the best out of an appraisal.

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Being Appraised enables the learner to

Understand what an appraisal is for and why it is important
Prepare effectively for an appraisal
Plan for and contribute constructively to preliminary meetings and appraisal meetings
Recognise what should and shouldn't be covered in an appraisal
Ensure that their spoken and written comments are fair and effective
Correctly complete any forms that are related to the appraisal process
Learn techniques for handling any difficult situations that arise during appraisal meetings

An annual license to Being Appraised provides an entire team with year round access to this unique learning resource.

Target audience

This course is designed to appeal to staff in all functions at all levels who will be appraised.

Less experienced staff will find that the course will help them understand the process and get more out of the appraisal meeting.

More experienced or senior people will value the opportunity to spend time reviewing their attitude and approach to appraisals and learning new techniques.

Learning outcomes

Preparing for an appraisal

What is an appraisal and what is it for?
What principles should I follow?
What is the procedure?
What is the purpose of a preliminary meeting?
What preparation do I need to do for the meeting?
What preparation should I do for the meeting?
How should I approach the meeting?

The appraisal meeting

What will the meeting cover?
How do I ensure the meeting is constructive?
What else should I bear in mind?
What happens after the meeting?

Handling difficult situations

What do I do if I don't get on with my manager?
How should I handle conflict?
What if I have a difficult situation I need to bring up?

Flexible Learning

Learners take their own route through the topics covered in the course. They will learn at their own pace through a variety of activites designed to accommodate a range of learning styles.

Specification

Price: annual license based on number of users

Additional services

Blended learning: 1/2 day workshops available
Train the trainer: run your own sessions with pre-prepared materials - plans, presentations and activities
Tailoring: include your examples and issues