The Appraisal Game™ | Appraisals Training Activity

• The true definition of appraisal
• To identify the problems people have with appraisal
• The real benefits of appraisal
• To understand how an appraisal process should work
• The importance of preparation - for both parties
• How to conduct an appraisal interview
• The concept of “critical incidents”

First it defines appraisal. Second it establishes basic principles and practices. Third it involves all participants in a simulated appraisal session.

Teams begin with a questionnaire that challenges assumptions and misconceptions and clarifies what a good appraisal is all about.

Next, they study and present to the other teams different aspects of appraisal: the benefits, the fears and objections, the forms and the interview itself.

Thirdly teams are given clearly defined briefs in preparation for simulated appraisal interviews (as the roles are very clearly defined, this is not strictly role-play). Other members of the team act as observers, supplying feedback to appraiser and appraisee for general discussion. Highly interactive. Thoroughly enjoyed by participants.

1. Issue the questionnaire to each participant and allow 10-15 minutes to complete.
2. Ask participants to draw up the Top Ten statements that best describe the appraisal process. Lead a discussion on their statements.
3. Divide participants into teams and issue Team Folders. Allow 50 minutes for teams to discuss the issues raised. Teams then give a 10 minute presentation to the other teams.
4. Divide the group into two or more teams and issue with team briefs. Each team holds an appraisal interview.
5. Lead a discussion on the key learning points.

Full guidance supplied in the Trainer’s Notes.

• Trainer’s Notes
• Trainer's PowerPoint
• Part One: Appraisal Handout
• Part Two: Introduction, Bidding Form, Client Enquiries A, B, C & D, Appraisal Forms 1, 2 & 3
• Part Three: Appraisee Team Brief, Appraiser Team Brief, Appraisee Set of Four Datacards, Appraiser Set of Six Datacards

This activity is supplied digitally via the Northgate Trainerhub. No delivery charges apply.

This Northgate Training activity comes with a five-year licence for repeat use with up to 24 participants at a time, for use by Trainers based at one licence-holding site.

All Trainers physically based at the same office location can access the Northgate resources during the five-year term, including the digital resources supplied on the Trainerhub via your own site-specific Trainer Dashboard. If you have Trainers based at other locations, and/or remote workers, who would like to access and use the Northgate resources, we can advise further depending on your requirements.

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