Skills for successful appraisals

These training materials will  provide delegates with the essential skills to conduct successful appraisals, including effective questioning, active listening, objectively assessing performance and giving feedback.

IN THIS MODULE:

• A summary of the different types of questions and their uses.
• ‘Draw it’ – an activity where delegates must draw two pictures based on the images the trainer is holding, the catch is, they are not allowed to see the pictures, only ask questions about it. This is designed to highlight different outcomes when using open and closed questions and also to get delegates practising the type of questions they ask.
• A flipchart review on active listening.
• ‘Happy Birthday’ – an activity using percussion instruments (which can get loud!) to push delegates out of their comfort zones and demonstrates the importance of relationships and communication skills.

AIMS:

• Practice the key skills required for a successful appraisal.
• Discover the need for evidence-based feedback.

Time:

1 hour and 10 minutes.

Group Size:

Ideally 6-12 people per session but materials can be adapted for smaller or larger groups. Training materials are reusable.

USEFUL FOR:

Those with management responsibility or anyone who is responsible for appraisals.

YOU’ll NEED:

• Trainer pack and handouts. Optional PowerPoint is also included.
• Sticky notes – you will need to supply these.
• Paper, pens/pencils – you will need to supply these.
• 2 pictures of your choosing (description provided in trainer notes).
• 4 percussion instruments* – source your own or available by selecting training materials plus instruments.

SEE SAMPLE FROM THIS MODULE

This is module 6 from the managing appraisals training course. All modules can be delivered as stand along training sessions unless otherwise specified.

*If you have purchased instruments from us, please note they may differ from those shown in image.