Performance Appraisals: Removing the Angst This is the part of your job that you like the least and dread the most - the face-to-face performance appraisal. You never seem to have enough time to prepare and before you know it, the review cycle has come again. You know that HR will once again be on your case if you are late. A one-day learning experience where you'll cover the following topics: • SMART performance measures • Third party performance appraisal • Your company's performance/merit review process • The review aftermath • Post-review follow-up • Personal development plans • Creating a coaching climate • Motivational and developmental feedback Using your own company's processes and forms supervisors and managers learn how to: • Prepare for a positive review experience • Write an actual review • Avoid common review pitfalls • Conduct a performance review meeting that increases performance • Address post-review impact • Apply follow-up tracking and coaching strategies • Identify their role as leader in developing employees • Write a performance improvement plan "Great class. This class has gotten me to focus on preparation and give honest reviews. I now feel confident that I will write a good review. I will definitely help employees focus on and plan for their futures." - Supervisor - Qualcomm • Qualcomm   • Nissan