This is the basic class on how to conduct performance evaluations.  This two-hour session will include use of our existing performance evaluation form.  This class is for those who are currently responsible for completing employee performance appraisals.  We will cover:

•  How to use the tool to write up this year's evaluation
•  Steps to prepare before you write your first sentence
•  Job descriptions and their link to the performance evaluation process
•  Looking back but it's also a time to look forward; performance goals and expectations
•  How to prepare for the evaluation meeting
•  Communication and follow up tools and techniques

Within these topics we'll cover:

• How to relay negative information
• The common subjective factors such as, "The Halo Effect," "Recent Effect," "Central Tendency"
• Job description versus the job expectations
• Effective phrases for performance appraisals
• Performance evaluation - a compliance issue
• Introduction to the coaching process