Course : Successful individual appraisal interviews

Practical course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. FYZ
Price : 1360 € E.T.

Successful individual appraisal interviews




In ESN and consulting firms, the appraisal interview is a crucial moment in the employee's work cycle, particularly for reinforcing the bond of belonging. This training course prepares managers to conduct appraisal interviews with their employees, based on a shared assessment and future objectives.


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In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. FYZ
  2d - 14h00
1360 € E.T.
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Certification : 290 € HT




In ESN and consulting firms, the appraisal interview is a crucial moment in the employee's work cycle, particularly for reinforcing the bond of belonging. This training course prepares managers to conduct appraisal interviews with their employees, based on a shared assessment and future objectives.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Distinguishing the individual appraisal interview from other HR interviews
Understanding the challenges and risks of the individual appraisal interview
Conduct the interview according to the different phases and know how to set objectives
Make the appraisal interview a tool for individual and collective performance
Involving employees in their self-assessment
Knowing the regulatory aspects related to executives working a fixed day and telecommuting

Intended audience
Managers, department heads, HR project managers, HR managers and anyone who has to conduct individual appraisal interviews as part of their job.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Practical details
Hands-on work
This highly interactive course is based on numerous exercises and role-playing exercises with individual feedback.
Teaching methods
This highly interactive course is based on numerous exercises and role-playing exercises with individual feedback.

Course schedule

1
The challenges and specifics of the appraisal interview

  • The stakes and limits of the appraisal interview (what it is and what it isn't).
  • The regulatory framework and the specificities of day-rate managers and teleworkers.
  • Integrate a dedicated space on the support system for executives on fixed-term contracts.
  • Distinguish the appraisal interview from other HR interviews, in particular the professional interview.
  • Present the benefits for the manager, the employee and the company.
  • Consider the appraisal interview as a tool for individual and collective performance.
Exercise
Discuss and share experiences of conducting appraisal interviews, both as a manager and as an employee. List the best and worst practices.

2
Preparing for the appraisal interview

  • Effective interview preparation: form and content.
  • Collect internal information (mobility, skills repository, strategy, etc.).
  • Prepare good communication by adapting it to each individual.
  • Learn how to prepare, measure and monitor internal assessment tools at ESN.
  • Examine each employee's career development prospects.
  • Enable those being assessed to prepare and self-assess (self-assessment grid).
Exercise
Test your language preference and distinguish between fact, opinion and feeling. Exercise in communicating an objective or point for improvement with a colleague.

3
Key points of the appraisal interview

  • The interview process through to its conclusion, the action plan and follow-up.
  • Present objectives (those of the company, department, manager and employees).
  • Take into account the specificities of customer provisioning.
  • Focus on work/life balance and remuneration for day-rate managers.
  • Set motivating objectives for employees (well formulated objectives, constructive criticism).
  • Recognize and say no assertively.
  • Know the skills, talents and motivations of your employees.
Exercise
Skills and motivations identification exercise.

4
Conducting appraisal interviews

  • Welcome to facilitate exchange.
  • Use the right behaviors at each stage of the interview.
  • Listening with a good quality of presence.
  • Recognize and communicate successes. Give constructive criticism.
  • Understand, measure and question to empower and develop autonomy.
  • Draw up a progress plan.
  • Formalize the assessment.
  • Follow the employee and give him the means to reach his objectives.
Exercise
Practice conducting interviews at different stages using colors.


Options
Certification : 290 € HT
To go even further and have your skills recognized, take the certification offered by our partner EXCELLENS. The exam lasts 20 minutes and must be taken 15 days after the start of training. It consists of a 20-question MCQ: 10 questions based on a case study (coefficient 2) and 10 theoretical questions (coefficient 1). Your score is displayed at the end of the exam, and your certificate is sent to you by e-mail. 80% correct answers are required for certification. In the event of failure, a second attempt is possible.

Customer reviews
4,8 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
DO NASCIMENTO CLAUDIA C.
17/11/25
4 / 5

Super trainer. Very educational. Despite the distance learning session, the tools she used facilitated discussion and created a good group dynamic. My only regret is that we didn't do more role-playing, but the subject matter is dense.



Publication date : 03/21/2025


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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 15 June, 23 Nov.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE
2026 : 15 June, 23 Nov.