A positive, impactful appraisal can be a transformational experience in an employee’s career development, motivating them to achieve success.
A bad one can have the opposite effect. Many of us find delivering appraisals or reviews uncomfortable in the extreme, maybe because there are difficult conversations to be had, or we’re just not sure what to say. Or perhaps your workload is making effective preparation so arduous that don’t do yourself or your team justice, so you stick to safe, but uninspiring feedback.
This course will take you through all the tools and techniques you need to plan, prepare and deliver an effective appraisal with purpose and meaning for everyone involved.
What will you learn?
This course is split into sections:
How to plan for success
- The importance of a respectful and compassionate appraisal
- Connecting individual performance and organisational drivers
- Guiding appraisees to see where they fit within your organisation and how they make a difference
Preparing for the appraisal
- Creating a plan for a purposeful conversation
- Preparing for risks and reaction
Controlling the conversation
- Encouraging open discussion
- Delivering a balanced appraisal
- Difficult feedback, disagreement and resistance
- Handling expressed emotion
Making it stick
- Co-creating objectives
- Getting buy in
- Measuring success
- Rolling evaluations
Who is it for?
Managers, supervisors and HR professionals involved in the appraisal process.
Cost and duration
This course lasts for one day and is delivered at the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce Training Hub by our approved expert trainers.
These sessions are also perfect for groups of staff that require the same training and can also be organised at your offices, an external location of your choosing.
Complementary courses we would recommend:
- Essential HR skills
- Essential management skills
- Essential supervisory skills
Download our training brochure below to find out more.
Louise Couper
Louise is a passionate learning and development professional who has been delivering training on behalf of the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce for almost 15 years. With a background in hospitality, the charity sector and oil and gas, she brings real-world insight and warmth to every session. Louise has helped hundreds of teams across a wide range of industries to build stronger leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. She specialises in soft skills training that is engaging, practical and rooted in evidence-based approaches. Drawing on psychology-informed tools, she creates interactive sessions that delegates consistently describe as energising, thought-provoking and packed with practical tools they can apply straight away.
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Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce
The Hub, Exploration Drive
Aberdeen Energy Park
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB23 8GX
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| Availability |
Places available
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Date doesn’t suit?
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May 29, 2026
09:30 - 04:30
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Oct 01, 2026
09:30 - 04:30
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