Employee appraisals as a management tool

Effective control through the - right - conversation format

This training is held in German.
Combining motivation, satisfaction and performance is currently one of the biggest challenges facing companies. The performance review can be one of the most effective management tools. Used correctly, it conveys the company's objectives, improves cooperation between managers and Employees, has a motivating effect and plays a key role in shaping the corporate culture. Get to know the 12 most important employee appraisal formats and how to use them effectively. Learn in a practical way how to pave the way for new forms of meetings and win over your stakeholders right from the start.

Contents

Employee appraisals as a management tool

  • Communicating corporate strategy and goals.
  • Mediation, experience, information and follow-up.
  • Regular, situational, spontaneous.

Motivation, identification and performance orientation

  • "Big 5" of motivation - what drives Employees and generates commitment?
  • Providing an identification platform - how do Employees identify with the task and the company?
  • Performance orientation - what is the best way to achieve employee personality?

Corporate culture quick check

  • Current situation - which control instrument is currently being used with which objective?
  • What challenges does the company face?
  • Target situation - what should be communicated more in future?

The 12 most important employee appraisal formats

  • A for appraisal meeting - Z for target agreement meeting.
  • Objectives of the individual formats - intervention dimensions.
  • Internal requirements for the respective format.

Managers and PE/OE/HR

  • Performing or active designer.
  • Strategic driver for innovation and agility.
  • Social and communication skills.
  • Supportive PE concepts as accompanying measures.
  • Ensuring sustainability and adaptability.

Winning stakeholders

  • Proactively offer added value.
  • Target group-oriented arguments.
  • Demand-oriented integration.

Stumbling blocks and success parameters

  • Preparing information for the media.
  • Dealing with objections and resistance in the organization.
  • Follow up, follow up and follow up.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

  • You will receive a thematic overview of the various employee appraisal formats.
  • You understand what is important when selecting employee appraisal formats.
  • You can specify the exact format of the appraisal interview for your company.
  • You will receive concrete suggestions on how to position yourself as a manager, HR manager and internal consultant with your employee appraisals in the company and with your stakeholders.
  • You develop the practical transfer for your on-site situation and thus receive professional impulses for shaping the future.

Methods

trainer, case/best-practice examples, exercises, discussion, exchange of experiences, work aids, checklists, role plays, elements from adult education.

Recommended for

Managers and specialists from different areas, as well as HR managers who want to gain an up-to-date overview of the different formats of the employee appraisal management tool and give their company professional impetus for shaping the future.

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Taunus Menu Service GmbH

"I particularly liked the mixed group and the opportunity to address specific problems."

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Steinbach Group

"I can recommend the training because of the very good organization and content."

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Modus Ltd.

"I particularly enjoyed the exchange from different industries."

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Mercedes pay GmbH

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