Senior Associates – Appraisal Skills for Lawyers

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Workshop Overview

Appraisals are not a one off conversation once a year; they are the cumulation of conversations and activity throughout the year.

The module covers how to run a successful appraisal session from preparation to follow up. It gives the participants a thorough review of what to do and what pitfalls to look out for.

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Pre workshop activity

• Meeting to discuss the participant’s needs and those of the organisation
• Draft workshop outline tailored to your needs
• Agreement of agenda
• Participants complete a short questionnaire and read the ITD Work Style Model in preparation for the workshop.

Typical Agenda

• Introduction and Objectives
• Using Appraisal documentation
• Planning & preparation
• Creating a developmental mood
• Setting the context
• Questioning skills
• Listening
• Agreeing development areas
• Summarising
• Motivating the person to change
• Setting realistic goals
• Follow up
• Typical scenarios
• Practice sessions
• Personal action plans

Post workshop activity

• Participants leave with individual actions
• Email follow up of personal action plans
• Suggested conversation with their line manager on their actions
• Optional WebEx conference call follow up on these actions
• Optional 121 coaching
• ITD blog with further tips and suggestions

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Outcomes

By the end of the workshop participants will have;

• Clear ideas on what a successful appraisal is
• Reviewed the key skills required
• Gained ideas on how to improve skills
• Reviewed ways of handling specific situations with the appraisee
• Developed a personal action plan

 

Call or email ITD to explore how we can help your lawyers improve their skills in appraising

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