Training course

Appraisals and PDRs - Managing Performance

Appraisals which are planned, structured and implemented effectively allow managers to improve communications within their team and improve on training and development plans. This course teaches delegates how to manage appraisals and PDR's effectively.

  • 1 Day
  • Online or in person
  • Private courses available
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Course Objectives

  • Be able to prepare for an appraisal, agree objectives, have the personal skills to ensure an effective appraisal, be capable of identifying training and support required and agree an action plan. Lesson objectives help students become more comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning.

Prerequisites

  • No previous knowledge is required

Included

  • Comprehensive course materials and exercises
  • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues

Course content Back to top

  1. Introduction
    Why do we need appraisals and what makes them effective
  2. Setting Objectives
    Determining key objectives
    Matching skills with objectives
  3. Measuring Performance
    Understanding behaviour and performance requirements
    Measuring performance and using the correct methods to measure
    Feelings v facts
  4. Conducting the Appraisal
    Criteria based appraisals
    Understanding individual personality styles
    Effective communication
    Evaluating and giving feedback
  5. Development and Action Plans
    Personal plans and how to evaluate them
    Career development planning
    Dealing with disagreement and conflict
  6. Building on Loyalty and Team Spirit
    Creating a caring programme
    Outlining the big picture
    Matching appraisals to business strategy

Public dates and prices Back to top

Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.

  • Wednesday 12 May 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £345+ VAT

  • Wednesday 13 October 2027

    Virtual, live online 9:30–16:30

    £345+ VAT

Can't make these dates? Ask about a private course on a date that suits you.

Training a team?

Run this course privately, on your dates

  • Private Flexible course content, flexible training date(s), flexible location(s), variable course length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.
  • Bespoke Bespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.
  • Virtual These courses can be attended from anywhere.

What delegates say Back to top

“The trainer was very professional and great at explaining the various areas of the course.”
J.H., Alnwick Medical Group, Coaching and Mentoring
“To be honest, every part of the training is very valuable. The most valuable though is vlookup”
A., Faltec Europe Ltd, Excel Level 2
“It’s improved my overall perception of Power BI, and has given me a good foundation to explore further, as well as hopefully help others.”
C.B., Px Limited, Microsoft Power BI Desktop
“The trainer unveiled a lot of well hid little sneak cheats on making life a lot easier whilst working in Word. Really enjoyed the training, I work mainly in Excel, so it was great to learn about Word, and I’m no longer afraid to work in it.”
D.I., Houghton International, Word Essentials

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“It will make using Excel a lot quicker”
H.B., Engie Fabricom, Excel Level 1
“Overall a well structured and well presented course which was very informative”
J., Esh Construction, Microsoft Project Essentials
“Really useful course thank you!”
L.O., Labour Party, Excel Level 3

Are there any aspects of the course which you feel require improvement

“None, enjoyed every aspect”
C.G., Vehicle Lease and Service Ltd, Excel Level 2

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