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Effective Appraisals (2 Half Days)
Event Summary
Do you find giving feedback difficult? Do you struggle to identify meaningful objectives for your team? These are key elements of any appraisal, and the course will provide skills and tools so that you feel comfortable in these areas. Â This course is suitable for those new to appraisals or for those with experience seeking a refresher.
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Event Speakers & Trainers

Log into Zoom 09:15 session runs 09:30 to 12:30Â
This is a multi-day (non-consecutive) event.
- Day 1 - Tuesday 02 February 2027 09:30 - 12:30
- Day 2Â - Tuesday 09 February 2027 09:30 - 12:30
Please ensure you are able to attend all the above dates before booking.
Introduction
The dreaded Appraisal?  Many managers and members of staff have this thought, but this should not be the case.  An effective appraisal is a communication opportunity – it should build relationships, motivate and enable personal development.  The two key elements of giving feedback and setting objectives will be covered on this workshop and is designed at making appraisers feel more comfortable with the whole process.  Suitable for those new to appraisals or for those with experience seeking a refresher. Â
Content
During these sessions we will be looking at:
- Why? Â What? How? Â
- Appraisal and performance management
- Giving constructive feedback (praise and developmental)
- How to set meaningful objectives
- Enabling personal development
- Concept of appraisal as an action plan
- Reviewing your appraisal system – what to consider
Objectives
- Understand what is involved in running an effective appraisal / performance review meetingÂ
- Be able to deliver feedback in a constructive manner
- Be able to set meaningful objectives that boost individual and business performance
- Feel more comfortable with the experience!Â
"The course was interactive and gave opportunity to ask questions and also share learning and challenges across organisations."
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Event Speakers & Trainers

Kevin Chard is a learning and development professional with experience ranging from the production of development programmes / frameworks through to delivery as a facilitator / trainer / coach. Now working on a freelance basis, Kevin has been a part of our development programme since 2016.
Price List
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Name |
Description |
Price (Inc VAT) |
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All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in Wessex LMCs’ catchment area |
This option is for everyone working in a GP practice in Wessex LMC's catchment area, that does not fit into one of the other options on offer. |
£210.00 |
| BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinicians (excluding GPs) | Thanks to the BSW Primary Care Training Hub and to the NHSE Investment in Continual Professional Development, some clinical roles can attend fully funded. These may include Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and HCAs. | £00.00 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight Nurses & AHPs |
Thanks to the HIOW Primary Care Training Hub and to NHSE Investment in Continual Professional Development, certain eligible roles such as Nurses and Allied Health Professionals can attend fully funded | £00.00 |
| Dorset Nurses & AHPs | We are delighted that, thanks to the Dorset Primary Training Hub, and to NHSE’s Investment in Continual Professional Development, certain eligible roles such as Nurses and Allied Health Professionals can attend fully funded. Enter the discount code when booking. (Contact lead@wessexlmcs.org.uk if you have not received the code). NB this discount code will no longer work if all the free places have already been booked up. | £00.00 |
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Non Members |
This is the cost if you are not working in a practice in the Wessex LMCs' catchment area. | £420.00 |
Waiting List
Please be advised there are spaces available on this course unless it states otherwise. If a course is full you will be given the option to book on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and a place becomes available, you will be notified automatically via email, you do NOT need to contact Wessex LMCs.
Cancellations
Please note cancellations two weeks prior to the event will not be refundable, however you are very welcome to substitute another delegate to attend the course to prevent your practice missing out on the training. Any admissible cancellations will incur an administration fee of £15 if the event fee is £100 or over and £10 if the event fee is £99 or under.
Attendance Details
In certain circumstances, we will share details of attendance or non-attendance with the person who booked and/or funded this course for the delegate. If you have any objection to your attendance status being shared, please can you contact Louise Greenwood (Wessex LMCs Director of Education & Training) at least 48 hours before the start of the training at louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk
Sponsorship
This event may be sponsored so companies have the opportunity to promote their product(s) at the start of the meeting. No sponsors have been involved in the selection of speakers, agenda items, or any other matters relating to this training. Your name and practice will be shared with the sponsor representative, but not your email address.

