Overview

Appraisal is a two-headed process of looking backwards to analyse past job performance, and looking forward into the future with a view to improving future performance. 

The overall objective of an effective appraisal scheme should be to help each employee to maximise his or her job performance for the joint benefit of the employee and the organisation. 

This line manager briefing aims to help line managers to understand the processes involved in conducting effective appraisals. It includes information on:

1. The purpose of appraisal
2. The benefits of appraisal
3. Problem areas
4. Preparing for an appraisal interview
   • keeping the necessary records
   • checklist for appraisal interview preparation
   • advance briefing
   • self-appraisal
5. Appraisal interview structure
6. Performance assessment
   • performance ratings
7. Setting objectives
8. Giving criticism effectively
9. Completion of appraisal forms
10. Test yourself

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