Overview

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Prepare thoroughly and objectively for performance evaluations
  
• Use structured frameworks for assessing and documenting performance
  
• Deliver both positive and corrective feedback with clarity and professionalism
  
• Handle difficult conversations with diplomacy and confidence
  
• Set clear, actionable goals and development plans with employees
  
• Ensure fairness, consistency, and legal compliance in the appraisal process
  

Why you should Attend

• Gain practical tools to make performance reviews effective, not dreaded.
  
• Learn how to give feedback that motivates and encourages development.
  
• Avoid common pitfalls that can lead to disengagement or legal exposure.
  
• Strengthen your leadership presence by conducting confident, clear evaluations.
  
• Align individual performance with strategic goals to boost team results
  

Areas Covered in the Session

• The purpose and impact of effective performance appraisals
  
• Common appraisal methods and choosing the right one
  
• Setting SMART goals and performance expectations
  
• Giving feedback: balancing praise and constructive criticism
  
• Managing defensive reactions and emotional responses
  
• Documentation best practices and legal considerations
  
• Using appraisals to foster career development and retention
  
• Continuous feedback and the shift toward ongoing performance management
  

Who Will Benefit

• Supervisors and Team Leaders
  
• Department Managers and Directors
  
• HR Professionals and Generalists
  
• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
  
• Project Leads and Coordinators
  
• Anyone responsible for conducting Staff Performance Evaluations