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Oak Innovation offers more than just workshop content to facilitate in your workshops - we offer everything you need to create a practical, memorable workshop experience.

What makes Oak Innovation a world leader?

With over 30 years in the industry, we possess the experience, workshop materials, and learning and development expertize to empower corporate trainers, people managers, consultants, and entrepreneurs to deliver practical workshops.

Why use these training packs?

Because it’s a fast, instant way to get everything you need to facilitate workshops that you — and your audience — will love.

Can I edit these training packs?

Yes! Everything is created in Microsoft Office, allowing you to easily edit, rebrand, and deliver the workshop packs as needed.

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How To Make Running A Performance Appraisal Workshop Effortless For Any Trainer.

Get professional training materials to deliver structured, fair, and motivating performance appraisal workshops.

Teach managers how to conduct reviews that drive results and develop employees.

This complete pack provides ready-made content to ensure trainers deliver with confidence.

Facilitate A Performance Appraisal Workshop Using Editable Training Content.

Featuring actionable tools, proven activities, and comprehensive facilitator support, it transforms traditional appraisal training into an interactive, results-driven experience that boosts communication, morale, and productivity.

Stop reinventing the wheel — deliver workshops that make a meaningful difference, every 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 wanting to deliver high-impact sessions with zero content build.
People Managers, Team Leads & Coaches aiming to upskill teams quickly and effectively.
HR Professionals & Learning Strategists tasked with closing skills gaps and boosting workplace readiness.
Training Entrepreneurs looking for turnkey, customizable packages to deliver workshops themselves or resell.

Why It Works.

Designed For Real-World Learning: Grounded in practical, scenario-based activities to ensure transfer of learning.
Flexibly Delivered: Whether you’re running a one-day intensive or a multi-week development series, adapt it to your format.
Scalability With Cost-Efficiency: The “order once, use forever” model reduces workshop preparation costs long-term.
Built On Oak Innovation’s Legacy: Over 30 years of L&D experience inform every page.

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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.

What You Get:

Course Workbook (61 pages)
Instructor Manual
Slide Deck (64 slides)
Training Games
Icebreakers
Training Guides
Customizable Course Tests
Activities and Exercises
Reading Lists
Marketing Materials
Action Plans

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