Conducting Performance and Appraisal Reviews in-company

A two-day course just for your group. You choose the date and the place, and the trainer tailors the content to your practice beforehand.

8.9 from 14 reviews 4,6 on Google

NRTO quality mark

Previously attended by staff from Politie Limburg-Zuid, P-Services HR Group, DEPOT Software, Stg. Werkgever Sportclubs and others.

Tailored: matched to the level and goals of your team
Trainers from the field, who do the work themselves
At your premises, at ours or online, on a date that suits you
In Dutch or English, in the language of your choice

Your trainer: Saar, Rob, Joris or Marjorie 1.059 evaluations in total, averaging 8,8. View the trainers

What the course covers

Conducting performance and appraisal interviews requires preparation, structure and the right conversation techniques. In this course you work on a professional approach that motivates your staff and results in concrete agreements.

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How an in-company course works

RequestYou tell us which course it concerns, how many people and roughly when. You receive a quotation with a fixed price for the group.
AlignmentWe discuss what the group can already do and what should be different afterwards. The trainer adapts the examples and exercises accordingly.
The courseOn the day and at the place you chose, with course materials for every participant.
AfterwardsEvery participant receives a certificate of attendance.

Practical information

Duration: Two-day course
Group: Only your own people
Location: At your office, at one of our locations or online
Date: You choose
Language: Dutch or English
Included: Course materials and a certificate of attendance
Price: Fixed price per group, in a tailored quotation (scheduled course: EUR 1250,- excl. VAT per participant)

The trainers of this course

Ratings from participants after completing their course, across all courses by this trainer.

What participants say about Conducting Performance and Appraisal Reviews

8.9
Conducting Performance and Appraisal Interviews course: average 8.9 from 14 reviews

“An instructive course with plenty of room for feedback, questions and brainstorming. The trainer presented the topics clearly and in a relaxed manner, which was very pleasant. She also left plenty of room to deal with questions.”

A. Dincer
Politie Limburg-Zuid10.0

“Very well thought-out course. Theory, applying it yourself, role play (which elements work and which do not), role play again. So that all facets were covered through repetition. Training is repetition. The trainer created a very pleasant atmosphere and had perfect expertise.”

H. Hofland
P-Services HR Group10.0

“This course puts you in a better position to apply personal and business objectives in a professional and human way.”

A. Keuken - DEPOT Software10.0

“I had a private course instead of a two-day course. It was intensive, but incredibly instructive. I notice that filming gives a lot of insight into the way you conduct a conversation. Beforehand I thought it would be a long day, but in the end the time went very quickly. We were able to cover a lot of topics and the variety keeps you sharp. I am very satisfied with the trainer. The personal approach and the link to the previous course in particular were very good.”

C. Zanoni
Stg. Werkgever Sportclubs9.4

“A useful course at an organisation where both the materials and the trainer score more than adequately!”

P. Stuifzand
Squiby Foods B.V.9.2

"Excellent, with a good focus on the aim of the course. Because the course was interactive, it was not difficult to stay focused."

S. Coenen
Metrohm Autolab9.2

Frequently asked questions about Conducting Performance and Appraisal Reviews in-company

Where does the in-company course Conducting Performance and Appraisal Reviews take place?

Wherever suits you: at your office, at one of our training locations or online. You also choose the date.

Can the content be tailored to our organisation?

Yes. Before the course we discuss with you what the group can already do, where things go wrong in practice and what should be different afterwards. The trainer uses examples and exercises from your own work.

How large can the group be?

That depends on the course. For a skills course we prefer to work with a small group, so that everyone can really practise. If more people are involved, we schedule several groups or set up a fixed programme.

What does Conducting Performance and Appraisal Reviews in-company cost?

You get a fixed price for the whole group, in a tailored quote. For a group this works out cheaper than booking everyone individually. For comparison: a place on the scheduled course costs EUR 1250,- excl. VAT per participant.

Can the course be delivered in English?

Yes. For in-company courses we deliver the training in the language of your choice, Dutch or English. Mention it in your request.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes, every participant receives a certificate of attendance afterwards.

How do I request a quote?

Via the quote form: state the course, the number of participants and roughly where and when you would like it. An adviser will then contact you.

How long does the Conducting Appraisal and Performance Review Meetings course take and what does it cost?

The course lasts two days and you follow it in a classroom setting in a small group of no more than eight participants. In those two days you learn to prepare conversations, provide structure, apply conversation techniques and deal with emotions and resistance. Course materials and a certificate of attendance are included. For the current price, see the course page or request a quotation.

Who is the Conducting Performance and Appraisal Interviews course intended for?

The course is intended for HR managers, managers and team leaders who want to conduct performance and appraisal interviews in a professional, objective way. Whether you have just taken on a management role or have years of experience: you learn to prepare, structure and steer conversations. No prior knowledge is required. The group consists of a maximum of eight participants, so there is room for your own practical situations and learning objectives.

Which conversation techniques do you learn during the Conducting Performance and Appraisal Interviews course?

During this classroom course you learn techniques such as active listening, probing and summarising in order to get to the heart of the matter. You also practise with the STAR method for objective evaluation, setting SMART objectives, giving and receiving feedback, and dealing with emotions and resistance. In addition, you work with the communication model and a fixed conversation model for performance reviews.

What is the difference between a performance interview and an appraisal interview?

An appraisal interview is a two-way conversation in which you and your employee look back and ahead together at the work, the collaboration and development. A performance review is one-way traffic: as a manager, you give your assessment of performance over the past period. In the Conducting Appraisal and Performance Review Interviews course, you learn to distinguish between both types of conversation and to use them purposefully within the Performance Management Cycle.

What prior knowledge do you need for the Conducting Appraisal and Performance Review Meetings course?

You do not need any specific prior education for this course. It is useful, however, if your job involves managing people or HR responsibilities, so that you can apply what you learn straight away. During the intake, the trainer takes stock of your experience and learning objectives, after which the course programme is tailored to your situation.

Do you receive a certificate after the Conducting Performance and Appraisal Interviews course?

Yes, after the course you receive a certificate of attendance from Learnit. This certificate shows that you took an active part in the course and have been trained in conducting appraisal and performance review interviews, in conversation techniques such as listening, probing and summarising, and in methods such as STAR and SMART. A useful addition to your CV or HR portfolio.

What is the difference between this classroom course and an online course in conversation skills?

The difference between the classroom course Conducting Appraisal and Performance Review Interviews and an online course lies mainly in the practice: in a group of no more than eight participants you hold real practice conversations, receive direct feedback from the trainer and fellow participants, and practise with emotions and resistance in realistic scenarios. An online course is suitable for theory such as the Performance Management Cycle, the STAR method and formulating SMART objectives. Skills such as probing, summarising and dealing with resistance are learned more effectively in a classroom setting, because body language and tone of voice can only be trained live. Beforehand, an intake takes place in which your personal learning objectives are identified, so that the programme matches them. Choose online if you mainly want to gain knowledge; choose the classroom course if you want to develop your conversational skills.

When should you opt for a classroom course on performance interviews instead of learning on the job with an HR colleague?

Learning on the job works fine if you only hold the occasional interview and an experienced HR colleague is available to look over your shoulder. A classroom course is the more logical choice in three situations. First: you hold interviews with several employees on a regular basis and want a consistent approach based on a fixed conversation model. Second: you want to practise difficult situations (emotions, resistance, bad news) without this being at the expense of a real employee. Third: you want feedback on your own conversational style, not just on the content. The course runs with a maximum of eight participants. You practise with role plays around the STAR method, SMART objectives and the Performance Management Cycle.

Conducting Performance and Appraisal Reviews for your team?

Request a quotation without obligation and an adviser will be in touch shortly. With one or two colleagues? Conducting Performance and Appraisal Reviews is scheduled 13 times over the coming year, in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Arnhem, Eindhoven, Groningen and Zwolle.

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