Business & Management
Conducting Performance Appraisals
Assessment type
Training and assessment
Minimum duration
23 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Conducting Performance Appraisals eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of how to plan, prepare for and conduct effective employee performance appraisals.
The course explores the purpose of performance appraisals, the responsibilities of the manager and the importance of creating a constructive two-way discussion. Learners will consider practical approaches to reviewing performance, providing feedback, discussing development needs, setting objectives and agreeing actions that support both individual and organisational performance.
Who Should Attend?
- Managers and supervisors responsible for conducting performance appraisals.
- Team leaders and line managers.
- Employees taking on people management responsibilities.
- Managers responsible for reviewing employee performance and development.
- HR and people management personnel.
- Anyone looking to develop their skills and confidence in conducting effective performance appraisal discussions.
What You Will Learn
- The purpose and benefits of performance appraisals.
- The responsibilities of the manager during the appraisal process.
- Preparing effectively for an appraisal meeting.
- Gathering relevant information and evidence before the discussion.
- Creating an appropriate environment for an appraisal.
- Structuring an effective appraisal conversation.
- Encouraging open and constructive two-way communication.
- Reviewing performance against agreed objectives and expectations.
- Recognising achievements and areas of good performance.
- Discussing performance concerns appropriately and constructively.
- Providing clear, balanced and meaningful feedback.
- Using effective questioning and active listening techniques.
- Identifying learning and development needs.
- Setting clear, realistic and measurable objectives.
- Agreeing appropriate actions and responsibilities.
- Supporting employee engagement and ownership of development.
- Recording appraisal outcomes appropriately.
- Following up on agreed objectives and development actions.
- Maintaining a fair, consistent and professional approach to performance appraisals.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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