Managing Appraisals

1 Day
Leeds 2nd Jul 2026
22nd Jul 2026
5.5 hours

Course Overview

When performance is measured and reported the rate of performance improvement accelerates.


This course enables appraisers at all levels of an organisation to recognise the importance and benefits of an appraisal system and develop appropriate appraisal techniques.


The course revisits the purposes of appraisals, the intended outcomes and the issues of performance.  You  have the opportunity to put the practice of appraisal interviewing into effect throughout the day.  It concentrates on building your confidence in undertaking a successful appraisal programme.  It looks at pre-appraisal issues as well as the follow-up requirements.


Attitudes and behaviours are discussed as well as understanding how to overcome appraisal concerns.  The structure of an appraisal interview is covered along with questioning and listening skills and target setting.

This Managing Appraisals course is available throughout the UK.

CPD Value 5.5 Hours

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Managing Appraisals London
Managing Appraisals Manchester
Managing Appraisals Nottingham
Managing Appraisals Birmingham
Managing Appraisals Bristol
Managing Appraisals Edinburgh
Managing Appraisals Leeds

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This course qualifies for Continuous Professional Development hours. Learn more about CPD

Timetable

09:30 Coffee & Course Objectives

10:00 - 10:45 Purpose of Appraisals (The key reasons for appraisals; the link with performance and development of staff; objective setting and measurement.)

10:45 - 11:15 Benefits of Appraisals (Benefits to the organisation, the team, the MANAGER and the INDIVIDUAL)

11:15 - 11:30 Coffee break

11:30 - 12:30 Appraisal Role Plays (The importance of preparation; Setting the right tone; dealing with performance; evidence for assessments)

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break

13:30 - 14:15 Listening Skills and Questioning Skills (Getting the balance right; open and perceptive questioning; importance of feedback; working to a plan)

14:15 - 15:45 Appraisal Role plays (coffee at 15:15) (Building techniques; the staff development plans; revising objectives)

15:45 - 16:30 Understanding the Overall Process: Action Planning (Putting the process and activities together; where do my priorities lie, where from here)

16:30 Summary & Action Plans Agreed

Testimonials

Really useful course, thanks!

Kirsty Haylock, Hewland Engineering Ltd

The whole presentation was easy and relaxed making it easy to follow.

Richard Holland, Westminster Abbey

I thought the training was very useful, informative and would recommend that appraisees attend something similar and that all new managers attend this seminar.

Linn Brown, ASL

Excellent day with lots of helpful hints and advice.

Tracey Ward, BMI

A fantastic day! Have done appraisal training before but this day gave some good tips and hints for the future!

Tracey Rabin, BMI Healthcare Ltd

Enjoyable, pace of course excellent. Interactive role play helpful.

Carol Selley-O'Neill, BMI Nuneaton

Very good format - very informative but enjoyable and practical.

Benia Czaja, BMI The Meriden

It was good and well presented, right speed.

Elaine Moreton, BMI Meriden Hospital

Brilliant session, excellent facilitator, fun and engaging.

Bukky Osobe, Prinova Europe Ltd

Great delivery. The trainer knows when to talk, listen and let it flow.

Nic Dam, Prinova

Really enjoyed the relaxed, comfortable manner in which the trainer delivered the course. The day went very quickly and I felt this helped engage and take in the information.

Mike Copley, Brother UK

Very positive experience.

Sharon Hayes, Brother UK

Positive experience, really enjoyed the roleplay at the end.

Julie Bradshaw, Brother UK
Very good course. The trainer listened and adapted material to our requirements.
Alan Cottignies, Zuken Ltd
A well-paced course full of useful hints and tips. The way forward is clear. Thanks!
Andy Denning, Amadeus
Very helpful and shown us all the way forward.
Penny Lacy, St Peters School
Very enjoyable course.
Mark Granger, Amadeus
Well delivered course, where the tutor adapted the content to best suit our needs.
Robin Nicholson, Urgo Ltd
Useful course - thank you!
Bridget Canda, Urgo Ltd
A great thought-provoking day.
Andrew Palmer, Spalding Energy
Great course!!!
Robert daka, Intergen
Excellent course.
Steve Sault, Intergen
Excellent course which will allow me to deliver a more professional appraisal to the technicians.
Simon Chatwood, Rocksavage Power Company.
Really enjoyed and benefitted from the course.
Neil Hewitt, Intergen
It was carried out in such a way that I could not see how it could be improved. Very good course.
Darryl Cooper, Rocksavage Power Company Ltd
Excellent course, very well presented.
Stuart Kenyon, Rocksavage Power Station

Benefits

  • A greater confidence in handling appraisals
  • An understanding of the purpose and benefits of appraisals
  • The development of practical skills in successful appraisal handling
  • The ability to structure an appraisal process and the interview
  • The ability to deal with behavioural issues
  • The development of a workable action plan for implementation back in the office
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