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Effective appraisals just got easierAppraisals are often seen as an isolated and time-consuming round of paperwork that everyone has to engage in and few see any point to. If we were to truly recognize the potential and intended value of appraisals, they would be regarded completely differently.The original intention of an appraisal system is to encourage and develop the staff of the organization, so that they all perform to their highest potential. Properly implemented and used, appraisals will help you, if you are a manager, to ensure that your staff are as effective as possible in their work, and thereby to make your area of work a powerful contributing factor to the success of the organization.Appraisals can also make your job as a manager easier, because they give you the opportunity and framework to encourage and develop your staff. This results in a team of people who feel valued and supported, and who know that their work makes a positive difference to the organization as a whole. As a manager, you can then spend less time and energy on pushing and controlling your team, and more time on the work that moves things forward and is more satisfying.By the end of the final chapter, you will see how appraisals can make a positive difference to youas a manager, your staff as individuals, and the organization as a whole. Sunday: Why appraise?Monday: Formulating a successful appraisalTuesday: The appraiser''s role 1: setting the frameworkWednesday: The appraiser''s role 2: attitudes and approachesThursday: The interview 1: reviewing achievementFriday: The interview 2: looking aheadSaturday: Completing the appraisal: after the interview

Management In 4 Weeks is a comprehensive guide to managing people, giving you everything you need to know in one place. Made up of four bestselling books in one, this book delivers a complete course in modern management. From managing and motivating people and teams, to performance management and appraisals you''ll discover all the tools, techniques and strategies you need to get your management right.This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of people management, giving you a knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to work through it like a 4 week course or dip in and out, Management In 4 Weeks is your fastest route to success:Week 1: Introducing Management In A WeekWeek 2: Successful People Management In A WeekWeek 3: Managing Teams In A WeekWeek 4: Successful Appraisals In A WeekABOUT THE SERIESIn A Week books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the In A Week series covers the business topics that really matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book is structured as a seven-day course so that with just a little work each day, you will quickly master the subject. In a fast-changing world, this series enables readers not just to get up to speed, but to get ahead.