Performance Review: Every Manager's Nightmare

Appraisals can be a valuable management tool, if they are conducted effectively.

This course outlines the key techniques managers must develop if they are to lead effective appraisal interviews. Famous faces including Hugh Laurie show you why they can be so painful for the manager and what steps you can take to make the process more positive.

The course explores typical behaviours that managers may face in appraisal situations. By the time you have completed the course, you will have new skills in place to deal with difficult behaviours, minimise confrontation and lead more productive performance reviews.

You'll learn how to:

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
• approach the appraisal interview more positively
• remove emotion from the performance review
• know the best approach to take with a variety of difficult characters
• understand how to get the employee 'on side'
• develop key techniques to make appraisals more productive

How this course can help your business:

• Bring out the best in your people
• Improve productivity and business performance
• Increase staff motivation and morale
• Reduce staff turnover

Why buy an eCourse from learndirect?

  • You get value for money
  • You can start straight away
  • Flexibility and support built in
  • You learn at your own level and pace

Course Code: 104198BT043

£41.99

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Course length:

2 hours
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