Turn Performance Reviews Into Strategic Growth Opportunities.
Traditional approaches to developing performance appraisal training are outdated, costly, and risky. Hours spent creating slides, workbooks, and activities can leave you feeling like something is missing.
Oak Innovation’s Performance Appraisal Skills Workshop Pack provides a proven, ready-to-run framework that transforms appraisals into tools for growth, engagement, and alignment.
You’ll lead workshops that give managers the confidence and skills to conduct meaningful performance reviews, fostering development and driving organizational results.
Why Trainers Love This Workshop Pack.
- No More Reinventing the Wheel: Save countless prep hours with ready-to-use materials — including an instructor guide, editable PowerPoint deck (add your logo in minutes), and a participant workbook designed for managers at all levels.
- Engagement Made Easy: Keep workshops lively and memorable with proven icebreakers, interactive training games, and practical exercises that encourage participation — no awkward silences, no disengaged learners.
- Tools Managers Will Actually Use: From appraisal templates to action plans, your participants walk away with resources they can apply immediately back at work.
- Support That Works For You: Whether you’re a new facilitator or experienced trainer, you’ll have facilitator guides, forms, and step-by-step instructions that make running a workshop feel effortless.
It offers practical tools, effective activities, and strong facilitator support. This change makes appraisal training more engaging and focused on results. It boosts communication, morale, and productivity.
What Managers Will Walk Away With.
- Clarity on Appraisal Systems: Cut through the confusion with simple explanations of appraisal types, review cycles, and SMART objectives.
- Confidence in Giving Feedback: Learn how to turn difficult conversations into positive growth opportunities and deliver feedback in a way that motivates, not deflates.
- Stronger Teams: Equip managers to recognize achievements, set development goals, and drive productivity while boosting morale.
Instead of starting from scratch, you can deliver a workshop that builds confidence, drives results, and makes you look like the expert — every single time.
Why Choose To Facilitate This Workshop Pack?
- Ready-to-Use, Instantly Customizable: Save hours of prep with a comprehensive instructor guide, a fully editable PowerPoint slide deck (just add your logo), and a step-by-step participant workbook designed for all experience levels.
- Engagement Guaranteed: Energize your workshops with 17 proven icebreakers, 17 bonus training games, and practical activities that keep participants involved and motivated from start to finish.
- Real-World Tools For Real Results: Equip your learners with actionable templates, course tests, and action plans that translate training into measurable workplace improvements.
- Comprehensive Support For Facilitators: Whether you’re new to workshops or a seasoned facilitator, you’ll benefit from 15 exclusive training guides and 17 customizable forms to streamline your course delivery and enhance every session.
What Will Your Managers Gain?
- Master Modern Appraisal Systems: Demystify performance management, from understanding appraisal types to implementing effective review cycles and SMART objectives.
- Build Communication & Feedback Skills: Learn how to conduct constructive appraisal discussions, deliver feedback with confidence, and turn criticism into growth opportunities.
- Drive Team Development: Identify development needs, recognize achievements, and set clear, actionable goals that boost morale and productivity.
Who This Is For.
- Internal Trainers, L&D Professionals & Consultants – Deliver professional workshops without the hassle of creating content from scratch.
- People Managers, Team Leads & Coaches – Equip your teams with the skills to make smarter, faster decisions.
- HR Professionals & Learning Strategists – Close skills gaps and prepare employees for the future of work.
- Training Entrepreneurs – Expand your offerings with ready-to-deliver, customizable materials.
Trusted By Leading Brands.
Stop struggling to create engaging, effective workshop from scratch. With Oak Innovation’s Performance Appraisal Training for Managers, you’ll facilitate professional, interactive, and outcome-focused workshops that make a real impact—every time.
Topics Covered.
1. Performance appraisal systems
- What are performance appraisal systems.
- Performance appraisals within companies.
- An effective performance appraisal procedure.
- The different types of performance appraisals available.
- The steps involved in a standard performance appraisal.
- Why companies use performance management systems.
2. An effective performance appraisal process
- How to participate within an appraisal system.
- What people (e.g., managers and staff) need to do when participating in a performance appraisal cycle.
- Areas that impact all observations or documentation of performance (e.g., production, sales, service, profits, and productivity).
- How to focus on rewarding or recognizing existing and past performance.
- The main areas for development.
- How to introduce a performance review template.
- How a manager can set performance or development objectives by applying the SMART criteria.
- The advantages of strong communication skills.
- How performance management skills impact roles.
3. Different types of performance appraisals
- Various performance management approaches (e.g., 360-degree feedback skills).
- Why people need time for preparation.
- How people should go about writing an appraisal.
4. Steps involved in a standard performance appraisal
- The steps involved in a performance appraisal.
- How to communicate overall performance.
- The fundamental aspects of an appraisal discussion.
- How to manage criticism and feedback.
Learning Objectives.
Your participants will:
- Examine obstacles to the development of performance appraisal skills.
- Understand the nature of a performance appraisal.
- Understand and use a range of performance management techniques.
- Explore the benefits of having a performance appraisal.
Here’s Everything Inside:
We know leading a workshop can feel like a lot — preparing materials, engaging your group, and making sure the learning actually sticks.
That’s why we’ve designed resources that take the pressure off you and help your participants get the most out of every session.
#1 Instructor Manuals
Step in with confidence using detailed manuals that guide you through every session with ease (we enable corporate trainers, people managers, and business owners around the world to thrive).
#2 Editable Slide Decks
Save hours with 64 fully-prepared, professional slides designed to keep your sessions engaging (this is what helps our customers scale fast).
#3 Unlimited Workbooks Share as many 61-page, participant-friendly workbooks as you want — ready to use and easy to distribute (even if you’re starting with ZERO).
#4 Insider Teaching Guides
Get pro tips and proven strategies to make your sessions memorable and impactful (free guides + handouts = no more stress over the experience).
#5 Interactive Exercises & Games
Keep energy high with activities that boost participation and help learning stick (so your workshops can be delivered on autopilot).
#6 Curated Reading Lists
Give learners a clear path for continued growth with carefully selected resources.
#7 Ice Breakers That Work
Start strong and build connection fast with tried-and-true ice breakers.
#8 Course Tests & Evaluation Tools
Track real progress with ready-to-use assessments and tools for continuous improvement.
#9 Action Plan Templates
Help learners apply what they’ve learned with ready-made templates for long-term success.
In short, we make it easier for you to show up prepared, keep learners engaged, and know your training is making an impact.
Trusted By World-Class Brands.
Used by brands like Apple, Disney, Microsoft, IBM, Harvard, and many more — this pack delivers polished, professional results.
“You will receive a Word document, PDF, PowerPoint, and comprehensive participant manual; your satisfaction or money back will be guaranteed.” International Association Of Teamwork Facilitators
“For a once-off cost per training pack, you’ve saved coaches countless hours of program development time… your spirit of generosity is greatly appreciated.” Sylva K. Leduc, Executive Coach
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Whether you’re delivering in-person or virtually, this pack brings clarity, engagement, and measurable outcomes to performance appraisal training.
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