Conducting Effective Performance Reviews

A one-day course
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DescriptionPerformance reviews are a proven and very successful way of motivating staff— if undertaken correctly.

This course introduces attendees to positive ways of undertaking professional performance reviews—whether in private sector or government.

As part of performance reviews, bad news may also have to be delivered — this course explains how to do it well
AudienceManagers and professionals who supervise staff and who want to be able to do motivational performance reviews
ObjectivesAt the end of this course, participants will learn:

- How to motivate employees through the use of performance reviews
- How to measure the levels of performance / underperformance
- How to give praise for achievements and to avoid commenting on issues for which there is no evidence
- How to coach employees to reach their own conclusions
- How to follow-up and monitor performance until it reaches objectively satisfactory standards
DurationOne Day
        
Content
        
Overview

Why managers dread doing staff reviews
The human need of knowing how well am I doing
How to use reviews to motivate staff
The need for evidence to backup any comments
The need to praise staff—genuinely

Measuring Performance

Understanding SMART objectives
Agreeing objectives that will serve to improve performance
MBO—management by objectives
Dealing with underperformance and avoiding criticism
Challenging and achievable objectives

Rating Performance

The need for clarity in measuring achievements against objectives
Being honest with the employee when rating achievements
Understanding the normal distribution curve of employee performance
Why managers must prepare fully for performance review

The Review

You-Me-We technique to get the employee talking
The need to ask good open questions
Reading body language at reviews
Tips for doing professional performance reviews
Why the manager must follow-up on agreed actions
The need to review performance—continuously

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