Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals

Course date16 - 20 Nov 2026VenueLondonCPD hours20Duration5 DaysFee£4,300The LTFE Guarantee100% satisfaction
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This course will help both new and more experienced line managers prepare for and run successful performance appraisals.

During the course delegates will clarify their role and responsibilites as appraisers, aligning appraisals to organisational success. The course will guide delegates through the appraisal process from preparation and planning for the review meeting using a fair and equitable systematic approach, to establishing rapport and open communication during the review, assessing performance and then following up with an appraisal report, personal development plans and Performance Improvement plans where needed.

By the end of the course even new managers will be more confident and skilled in supporting, challenging and developing their staff through effective performance appraisals.

Course Objectives

By the end of this interactive training programme, you will be able to:

  • Recognise the benefits of review meetings
  • Confidently plan and help staff prepare for a successful review
  • Improve communication skills to optimise the meeting
  • Deal fairly and consistently with staff
  • Develop honest and open communication during the meeting
  • Understand how to structure a review
  • Agree clear objectives and understand when to review progress

Who Should Attend?

  • Those new to conducting performance appraisals
  • Managers with limited experience of appraisals
  • Newly appointed line managers
  • Recent graduates
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Course Outline

  • The purpose and benefits of the review
  • Aligning appraisals with organisational success
  • The role and responsibilities of the appraiser

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£4,30016 - 20 Nov 2026 · London
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