Poorly run appraisals demotivate good performers and let poor performance slide unaddressed; this course rebuilds the appraisal process into something managers and employees both value. Participants practise full appraisal conversations through structured role-play.
Performance appraisals are frequently the most dreaded item on a manager's calendar, delivering vague ratings that satisfy no one and create little real change. This course rebuilds the appraisal process end to end, covering SMART goal-setting at the start of the cycle, rating consistency and calibration to reduce bias, and documentation practices that protect both the organisation and the employee.
Participants practise complete appraisal conversations - for strong performers, average performers, and underperformers - along with handling employee disagreement with a rating and linking appraisal outcomes fairly to development and reward decisions.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Day 1: The Appraisal Cycle and Goal Setting
Day 2: Rating Consistency, Bias and Calibration
Day 3: Evidence and Defensible Documentation
Day 4: Conducting the Appraisal Conversation
Day 5: From Appraisal Outcome to Development and Reward
Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training addresses anyone who sets objectives, assigns ratings or sits on the manager's side of an appraisal meeting.
Participants completing the five days receive a Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, confirming they can set SMART performance goals, apply calibration to reduce rating bias, document appraisals defensibly and conduct appraisal conversations across the full range of performance levels.
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training programme, you'll be able to set smart goals at the start of a performance cycle, apply rating consistency and calibration techniques to reduce bias, document performance appraisals accurately and defensibly, and conduct effective appraisal conversations for varied performance levels. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training addresses anyone who sets objectives, assigns ratings or sits on the manager's side of an appraisal meeting. Typical delegates include Line managers and supervisors who conduct annual or mid-cycle appraisals, HR business partners who coach managers through the appraisal cycle, Performance management and rewards specialists, Heads of department who chair rating calibration sessions, HR officers responsible for appraisal documentation and records, Employee relations practitioners handling appraisal grievances and rating disputes, and Learning and development officers who convert appraisal outcomes into development plans.
Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training is scheduled in-classroom in Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training runs on a rolling cohort basis, so a new intake is always coming up. Pick your preferred format and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" to reserve your seat — confirmation follows once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion for Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training is pitched at intermediate professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Leading Effective Performance Appraisals Training can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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