What's the worst part of your job? Performance reviews.

Almost everyone hates performance reviews. They stress out employees … they stress out managers … they create a huge hassle for HR. If you're like most employers, you're using procedures and documents cobbled together over the years. Result? A mere 30% of workers say their evaluations help them improve performance. Only 3 out of 10!

You can't afford a casual approach to performance appraisals. Not when so much is at stake: pay rates, promotions, who gets chosen for training programs, who stays or goes during a reduction-in-force.

That's why Business Management Daily is teaming up with management coach Marie McIntyre on an all-new webinar to help you better prepare, execute and maximize the effectiveness of your performance appraisals.

How are your performance reviews performing for you?

Do they communicate clearly? Do they give your employees the feedback and goals they need to correct and improve their performance? The answer, most likely, is no.

The first step to maximizing your performance appraisals is to change the way you think about the discussion. Instead of viewing the review as a necessary evil, recognize it as a rare opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with employees about their work.

Conducting Effective Performance Reviews will help you transform your review process from administrative drudgery into a powerful motivational tool. Take a look at the agenda…

WEBINAR AGENDA:

• Part 1: PERFORMANCE REVIEW GOALS & BENEFITS
• Part 2: HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR RATINGS ARE FAIR
• Part 3: PREPARING FOR THE APPRAISAL DISCUSSION
• Part 4: DISCUSSING JOB PERFORMANCE
• Part 5: RESPONDING TO CHALLENGES & EMOTIONAL REACTIONS
• Part 6: NEXT STEPS & FOLLOW-UP

Give your managers the tools and confidence they need to tackle every step of the performance appraisal process – the right way, every time.

During this webinar, you'll receive a detailed roadmap for planning and conducting a motivational performance review. The program includes the following topics:

• 8 surefire ways to screw up a performance discussion
• How to make your reviews easier with the Performance Management Cycle
• 10 tips for making written appraisals more descriptive and effective
• How to clearly communicate desired results and avoid "fuzzy" language
• Recognize your rater bias: 5 specific strategies for making ratings less subjective
• How to maintain "management presence" during a performance review
• A 4-part discussion plan that keeps the appraisal on track
• How to deliver useful coaching and avoid corrosive criticism
• Confrontational reactions: Managing debaters and power-grabbers
• Handling upset employees: Pouters, criers, and "super-sensitives"

It's up to you – either risk doing poor reviews that lead to rapid turnover, low morale and potential legal trouble … or make your performance review system the most powerful tool possible, not only to assess past work but also to help your employees meet future goals.

During a successful appraisal:

✔ Good work is fully appreciated

✔ Future expectations are clarified

✔ Performance concerns are clearly defined

Making the right choice benefits your people… your organization… and you as a supervisor. Take the headache out of performance reviews and give your team the productivity tool they need to succeed!

Sincerely,

Pat DiDomenico, Editorial Director
Managing People at Work

P.S. Registration Bonuses. Everyone who signs up will receive our 2-part comprehensive, customizable toolkit on performance appraisals. This power pack contains every form, questionnaire, audit and rating system you need to tackle the review process. These kits are ideal for any organization with any level of sophistication in appraisals.

P.P.S. Extra Added Bonus. You'll also receive one month of members-only access to ManagingPeopleAtWork.com – our comprehensive online resource designed to make you a stronger, better-prepared manager. So that you continue to benefit from ManagingPeopleAtWork.com, we'll continue your access automatically for just $89 per quarter, unless you tell us "no, thanks" – your choice.

P.P.P.S. We promise you'll be satisfied. If Conducting Effective Performance Reviews fails to meet your needs, we will refund 100% of your tuition – no hassles, no questions asked. Your course materials, website access and registration bonuses are yours to keep.

Since this is a webinar, you and your entire staff can attend in the comfort of your office or conference room for one low price! You may include as many people as you wish while listening on a single phone line or computer. Contact us for multi-site discounts.