Successful employee appraisals: Conducting an annual appraisal interview

The objectives:

Understand the importance of the annual appraisal as a performance management tool.
Get to grips with the key skills for preparing and planning an annual appraisal.
Acquire techniques for objectively assessing employee performance.
Learn how to provide constructive feedback and encourage professional development.
Explore best practices for setting SMART objectives at the annual appraisal.
Develop difficulty management and problem-solving skills at the annual appraisal.

Requisites:

None.

For whom:

This training is intended for any manager required to conduct annual interviews.

Methods used:

Assessment:

Assessment of skills acquired during training via a questionnaire and role-playing exercises.

Access time:

From the first registrant, training can be provided within 1 month of signing the agreement.

Accessibility:

This course is accessible to people with reduced mobility. For any other situation, please contact us to study the possibilities of adapting the training.

Introduction to the annual interview

Understanding the purpose and benefits of the annual interview.
The key elements of a successful annual interview.
The importance of preparation and planning.

Preparing and planning the annual interview

Gathering relevant information prior to the interview.
Determining the specific objectives of the annual interview.
Developing a discussion plan and interview structure.

Performance assessment

Use of key performance indicators to assess results.
Objective observation and assessment techniques.
Assessment of professional skills and behaviors.

Providing constructive feedback

The principles of effective feedback.
Using assertive communication techniques during the interview.
Encouraging dialogue and active participation from the employee.

Setting SMART objectives

Understanding the characteristics of SMART goals.
Techniques to help employees set realistic, measurable goals.
Aligning individual goals with organizational goals.

Challenge management and problem solving

Managing difficult situations and emotional reactions.
Methods for solving problems and overcoming obstacles.
Planning and monitoring development actions identified during the interview.