Identify the subjects you should raise and not raise in an appraisal interview
• Prepare for the interview
• Receive feedback without feeling judged, by developing your listening skills
• Express yourself convincingly and assertively
• Identify your motivations and present your requests positively and constructively,
using a win-win approach for yourself and the company
In many companies, appraisal interviews have become unbeatable opportunities for assessing staff performance, identifying both strong points and areas for improvement, and setting objectives for the following year.
For staff, this is a great opportunity to spend some time with their managers to talk about their work and express their expectations concerning their professional development.
However, many people don’t find these interviews enjoyable. They are scared of being judged or of having misunderstandings with their boss, and are worried that they won’t be able to express their point of view and motivations.
This course has been specially designed for staff. It will give you some indispensable hints for succeeding with your appraisal interviews.
How should you prepare?
How should you present your results?
How should you take on board your manager’s feedback?
And how should you formulate your requests convincingly, positively and using a win-win approach for the company?
This is what you will learn with this course which will put you in front of the goal posts just before your interview.
Learning plan
Understand what is involved in the appraisal interview
• The challenges and objectives of the appraisal interview
• What is expected from the staff member
• Subjects to be addressed and those to avoid
• The relationship dynamic: the problem of the perception filter
Improve your communication skills during the interview
• Develop your listening skills
• Master different styles of communication to avoid misunderstandings
• Use rephrasing to avoid misunderstandings and facilitate communication
• Develop your assertiveness and self-confidence
Become proactive and put together your goals with your manager
• Analyse your goals and learn to formulate them convincingly
• Define win-win goals