The Dreaded Appraisal with John Cleese (video or CD-ROM)

Key Features

31-minute DVD video
Video purchase includes a leader's guide.

A CD-ROM version also available.

Both sides of the appraisal interview
This training program is designed to ensure managers conduct positive appraisals that focus on staff motivation and business effectiveness.

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Turn negative attitudes into positives.
Giving a review - or receiving one - is a challenging experience, even when the news is good. Prevent performance appraisals from turning into disasters with The Dreaded Appraisal.

This popular video emphasizes the need to remain in control, avoid irrelevant arguments and gain agreement on specific, measurable performance goals. The Dreaded Appraisal lets you sit in as three managers review three different employees, each an archetype of a 'problem' personality. Each illustrates a different challenge for managers and each presents an opportunity to turn negative attitudes into positive actions. First comes Shy Sharon, who has bottled up all her opinions and concerns. The manager helps Sharon to express herself in a positive manner and see the value of honest, open communication. Next is Touchy Tracey, who takes the defensive, insisting every comment the manager makes is a criticism. The manager helps Tracey regain her balance and accept constructive criticism gracefully. Getting through to Aggressive Alan calls for a completely different approach. Eventually, the manager pries him away from his organizational critique and shifts the focus to where it belongs, on Alan's role. The Dreaded Appraisal comes with a special video for the appraisee, explaining what to expect, how to prepare and how to benefit from the appraisal.

Learning Objectives:

• Get appraisees to open up
• Create an unhurried atmosphere
• Praise and encourage
• Probe and listen
• Face up to the problem
• Stick to the facts
• Invite self-appraisal Agree on an action plan
• Work to a structure

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