According to a recent "Wall Street Journal" poll, 70% of all employees say they have never had a meaningful conversation about performance with their boss. Given all the time spent designing forms, reading in business journals, and talking about Performance Evaluation, this is a most discouraging number.

This lively session is designed to address issues that Supervisors and Human Resource Professionals have regarding both the design and giving of performance appraisals. Participants will learn:

• How to document performance during the whole review period;
• How to use Performance Appraisal as a motivational tool;
• How to give meaningful appraisals even when there is no advancement opportunity for the employee;
• How to improve the performance through the use of performance standards;
• How to make performance appraisals a positive experience for both the Supervisor and the employee.

Through the use of humor, review of real situations, and demonstration of practical tips and techniques, this workshop is designed to give attendees the know-how and confidence to create and conduct highly effective evaluations.