Coaching Process

Performance Coaching Process

BEFORE THE APPRAISAL

Keep good records

Both praise and criticism are most meaningful when supported by factual examples

Review previous goals

Use previous goals to evaluate progress

Get input from others

Seek feedback from others who work with the appraisee in areas they will have objective knowledge of and get examples where available

Prepare carefully

Prepare in advance so that you can deliver the message that you intend to

Prepare administrative details

agree on a time – set aside at least one hour. Avoid postponing the appointment, and give the employee full attention.

select a location – office or conference room is best.

ask employee to prepare – ask the employee to review his/her goals, and come prepared with questions.

DURING THE APPRAISAL

Explain the meeting agenda

Outline what is about to happen for the session

Encourage communication

listen

encourage two-way communication

ask for ideas on how they can improve their performance

ask for how they feel you can help them

ask for feedback on the appraisal section

Stay focused

Keep the session focussed on past and future performance, summarise discussion issues often to ensure agreement

Communicating shortcomings

The employee expects and should know what he/she needs to improve

Be open

Be versatile and open-minded if you hear things that cause you to change your opinion

DURING THE APPRAISAL

Evaluation process

Begin with the positive things that were well done

Follow this with areas that need improvement and a plan on how to address them

Conclude with a reinforcement of your desire to help the person grow and improve

Making promises

Don’t make promises you do not have control over (e.g. salary increments, promotions, transfers etc)

Review goals

Concentrate on a few areas- things that make a difference. Try to encourage continuation and growth in the areas of strength. Set up “smart” goals that will build strength in areas needing attention

AFTER THE APPRAISAL

Administration

Complete the paperwork required for the results of the appraisal

Make sure the appraisee signs on the bottom line

Mark the calendar on when your next appraisal session with the person will be

Follow-up

Follow-up on agreements made during the appraisal

Learning

Review what you have learnt about the employee, your records and systems, yourself, the appraisal process and your management style

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Teamwork Coaching

June 26, 2014 at 12:31 am

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I do agree with all the concepts you’ve introduced oon your post.
They are very convincing and will definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are too brief for starters.

May just you please lengthen them a bit from subsequent time?
Thank you for the post.