Why does your organization conduct performance reviews? To award merit increases? To recognize performance that meets or exceeds expectations? To identify performance that does not meet expectations?  Knowing the purpose of the performance appraisal is the first step to conducting a review that empowers employees to succeed. The remaining steps will set the stage for the next 12 months. Come prepared to develop a review of two employees performance: one who is performing above standards and one who is performing below standards. Bring a copy of your organization’s performance review form.

Key Topics Covered

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• Understanding performance factors
• SMART performance standards
• Developing quantitative and qualitative standards
• Creating a two-way dialogue rather than a one-way monologue
• Meriting a merit increase
• Non-financial rewards for performance
• After the review

Who Should Attend
All employees that participate in the interview process including (peer interviewers).

Course Objectives:

• Gain insight to purpose of performance appraisals.
• Participate in the process of performance appraisals.
• Identify behaviors.
• List steps to conduct a performance appraisal.
• Review the value of open communication in performance appraisals.