A performance review meeting is an important aspect of career planning.’trainers who work with HR consultants, managers, and supervisors can provide a rich training experience with this three-day course, Conducting Effective Performance Reviews.
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nThis course will help you teach participants: to recognize the importance of having a performance review process for employees; how to work with employees to set performance standards and goals; skills in observing, giving feedback, listening, and asking questions; an effective interview process and the opportunity to practice the process in a supportive atmosphere; how to make the performance review legally defensible; and much more.
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nVelsoft’s courseware includes a comprehensive suite of training materials that trainers love. The instructor guide, student workbook, pre-formatted slides, assessments, and quick reference guide are all customizable to meet your needs. Your single courseware purchase includes permission to customize the program, add your logo and branding, and print on-demand as many times as you like.
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Conducting Effective Performance Reviews
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Session One: Course Overview
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Pre-Course Assessment
Session Two: Performance Reviews Defined
What are Performance Reviews?
Making Connections
Building Trust
Session Three: Types of Performance Reviews
Choosing Effective Performance Reviews
Winning Performance Reviews
Session Four: The Performance Management Cycle
The Four Phases
The Basis for Review
Session Five: The Performance Management Process
The Four Steps
Performance Review Forms
Employee Information
Ratings
Evaluation
Verification of Review
Session Six: Minimizing Bias
Areas of Bias
Making Connections
Session Seven: SMART Goals
Identifying Intentions and Setting Goals
My Intentions and Goals
Putting it All Together
Session Eight: Setting Standards
The Need for Standards
Modelling Standards
Setting Effective Standards
Session Nine: The Interview
A Basic Format
Preparation
Role Plays
Session Ten: Active Listening
Listening and Hearing
The Mission: To Listen
Session Eleven: Asking Effective Questions
Basic Skills
Probing
Session Twelve: Productive Feedback
The Importance of Feedback
Six Characteristics
Case Studies
Accepting Criticism
Session Thirteen: Handling Performance Issues
Make the Commitment
Maintaining and Modifying Performance
Letting Them Go
Performance Management Checklists
Session Fourteen: Coaching
The Importance of Coaching
Non-Verbal Messages
Session Fifteen: Pre-Assignment Review
Re-Evaluate
Personal Action Plan
Course Summary
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post- Course Assessment Answer Keys
Pre-Course Assessment
Post-Course Assessment
Assignment Answer Key
Session Two: Performance Reviews Defined
Session Three: Types of Performance Reviews
Session Four: The Performance Management Cycle
Session Six: Minimizing Bias
Session Eight: Setting Standards
Session Nine: The Interview
Session Ten: Active Listening
Session Eleven: Asking Effective Questions
Session Twelve: Productive Feedback
Session Fourteen: Coaching
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Fully Customizable
Make any changes you like including easily taking our branding off and replacing it with yours.
Unlimited Users
Train as many participants at your location as you like - forever!
Unlimited Printing Rights
Print-on-demand only what you need for as many participants with no limits.
No Annual Renewal Fees
One-off pricing. Never pay again to use the materials.
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