Course topics will include:

Dental Training College's Performance Building Staff Appraisal Course is split into six key units:

Unit 1: Preparing for Effective Appraisals

• Comprehensive Preparation: Steps to gather relevant information and prepare thoroughly for each appraisal.
• Setting Objectives: Defining clear objectives for the appraisal process.
• Creating Appraisal Forms: Designing forms that facilitate structured and meaningful discussions.

Unit 2: Conducting Impactful Appraisals

• Facilitation Techniques: Methods to conduct appraisals that are engaging and productive.
• Active Listening: Strategies to listen effectively and understand employee perspectives.
• Constructive Discussions: Techniques to ensure appraisals are positive and developmental.

Unit 3: Setting Clear Performance Goals

• SMART Goals: Creating goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
• Aligning with Practice Objectives: Ensuring individual goals support the overall goals of the practice.
• Goal Review: Regularly reviewing and adjusting goals as needed.

Unit 4: Providing Constructive Feedback

• Positive Feedback: Techniques to recognize and reinforce good performance.
• Improvement Areas: Identifying and addressing areas needing improvement.
• Feedback Models: Using structured models like the SBI (Situation-Behavior-Impact) framework.

Unit 5: Developing Individual Development Plans

• Personalized Plans: Crafting development plans tailored to each employee’s strengths and areas for growth.
• Career Pathing: Helping employees understand their career trajectory within the practice.
• Training and Development: Identifying relevant training opportunities and resources.

Unit 6: Following Up and Monitoring Progress

• Progress Tracking: Implementing systems to monitor and document employee progress.
• Regular Check-Ins: Scheduling regular follow-up meetings to discuss progress and provide support.
• Adjusting Plans: Making necessary adjustments to development plans based on progress and feedback.

 

Although there is no specified time limit, we do recommended completing as soon as possible in order to get the most out of the course.

You can start as soon as your enrolment is processed and you receive your course pack (typically within 3 -5 days).

This is a distance-learning course with tutor support included; learners will be provided with a hard copy of course materials, which will be typically received within 3 -5 days of enrolment.

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Simply enrol onto the course by clicking the Buy it Now button at the top of the page.

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Once enrolled we will send you a confirmation email which will contain the expected date which you will receive delivery of your Course Pack (typically within 3-5 working days).

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On delivery of your Course Pack you can begin the course. Remember with us distance learning doesn’t mean that you are on your own, you'll have a tutor on hand for support if needed.

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Once completed, if an assessment is a requirement of the course, send us an email, and we'll send it to you.

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Congratulations, you've completed the course. We'll send you your certificate of achievement upon request.