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The Appraisal Game™ | Appraisals Training Activity

Name: The Appraisal Game™ | Appraisals Training Activity
Brand: Northgate Training Activities
Price: 395.0 GBP
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Delegates can practise their appraisal skills in a risk-free environment. The Appraisal Game defines 'appraisal', challenges assumptions, establishes basic principles and practices, and puts them to the test. Great introduction.

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

£395 ex. VAT

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Type Training Activity
Timing 2 hours + debrief
Use Face-to-Face
Target Audience All Levels
Min Participants 6
Max Participants* 24
*More delegates? Contact Us
Computer Required No
Printer Required No
Supply Format Digital Copy

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Northgate says...

"The very term 'Appraisal' is a barrier for some who see it as a time when their faults are examined, their work criticised and tough objectives set. A good manager is aware of this, knows how to prepare for and conduct 'review' meetings in a professional and constructive manner, with SMART objective-setting for the future."

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”

Ideally suited to:

Any training course on how to conduct performance appraisals where you are looking for an activity to get your delegates learning by doing.

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.

Issue the questionnaire to each participant and allow 10-15 minutes to complete.
Ask participants to draw up the Top Ten statements that best describe the appraisal process. Lead a discussion on their statements.
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.
Divide the group into two or more teams and issue with team briefs. Each team holds an appraisal interview.
Lead a discussion on the key learning points.

Full guidance supplied in the Trainer’s Notes.

Our licence offering is designed to provide exceptional value and flexibility for your organisational training needs.

Upon purchase, each Northgate activity includes a five-year licence for repeat use, with up to a maximum number of delegates per training session. The maximum number of delegates for this activity is 24 per licence. This grants you the freedom to use the activity repeatedly, with the specified maximum number of delegates, for five years.

All Learning and Development (L&D) professionals based at the same site (or
‘remote hub’) as you are granted access to these resources, including to the digital files on the Trainerhub via your site-specific Trainer Dashboard, fostering a collaborative spirit within your immediate team.

Should you wish to make this activity available to a wider audience within your organisation, additional licences are required. We understand the varying needs of different organisations and aim to provide flexible options to suit your requirements.

To use with more than 24 or for multiple site licences please contact us for a quote.

'The Appraisal Game' is a game changer in delivering appraisal training. As the trainer you made me really enjoy delivering appraisal training, 3 1/2 hours flew bye with it. As for the trainees who have just taken part in it, they absolutely loved it and every candidate has said how much they loved the interactive style of the learning and how much fun they had with it. So thank you so much for this!

I used 'The Appraisal Game' in training sessions with staff in groups of 10, where the objective was to understand the purpose and process of an appraisal, and to practise holding an appraisal interview. The learning outcomes were that the experience should be 'positive'; realisation that it is a two-way process; and that preparation is absolutely essential. One role play was so bad that it highlighted all the things not to do! One was excellent. The group being active the whole time went down well – they enjoyed it and didn’t get bored. All learnt from each other. It actually helped the managers with their own team building! 'The Appraisal Game' is a good training exercise - participants felt they had learned a lot and have produced some good appraisals.

My overall impression about 'The Appraisal Game' is that it is brilliant! I used it with supervisors and middle managers, who are expected to carry out “supervision” sessions with their staff. It helped participants understand what appraisal is about and how to properly run an appraisal. What makes it brilliant for me is that it can be used flexibly and different parts can be combined depending on what trainees need. Also, it fits beautifully with other development training such as feedback, assertiveness and reaching agreement. This is the best training activity about appraisals that I’ve seen.

Fun, interactive, thought-provoking - I used 'The Appraisal Game' in teamwork, training & building with Contact Centre Team Managers. One Team Manager began to realise that her style was quite aggressive and it allowed others to say so in a non-confrontational way. We are now using this activity with all of our CL Advisors on their 'Have Your Say Day'.

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