HR Management - Performance Reviews
Course ID: 260720 0101 1038Proj
Course Dates : 20/07/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Leadership & Management Development Organisational Effectiveness Performance Management Strategic Management
Course Certified By: Projacs Academy & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
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From London, United Kingdom
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Introduction
Performance reviews shape development, promotions and pay. This five-day course teaches the practical skills needed to plan, run and follow up on review cycles. You will learn how to write behavior-based ratings, hold effective review conversations, calibrate decisions, and turn outcomes into development and pay actions. The focus is on repeatable tools and clearer, defensible decisions.
Objectives
1. Create a complete review cycle plan with timelines, stakeholder roles and a tracking checklist.
2. Draft clear, behavior-based performance ratings and written feedback that reduce subjectivity.
3. Lead structured review conversations that combine appraisal, coaching and agreed next steps.
4. Use calibration methods and objective criteria to surface and correct rating inconsistencies and bias.
5. Convert review results into documented development plans, performance actions and pay recommendations with measurable follow-up.
2. Draft clear, behavior-based performance ratings and written feedback that reduce subjectivity.
3. Lead structured review conversations that combine appraisal, coaching and agreed next steps.
4. Use calibration methods and objective criteria to surface and correct rating inconsistencies and bias.
5. Convert review results into documented development plans, performance actions and pay recommendations with measurable follow-up.
Who Should Attend
1. HR Business Partners
2. People & Culture Managers
3. Frontline managers and team leads responsible for direct reports
4. Talent or Performance Management specialists
5. Compensation & Benefits analysts and HR generalists who administer reviews
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Performance Reviews
1. Principles of Performance Management
- Purpose and benefits of performance reviews
- Aligning reviews with organisational objectives
- Roles and responsibilities of managers and employees
2. Planning the Review Cycle
- Establishing review timelines
- Defining stakeholder responsibilities
- Preparing review schedules and tracking checklists
3. Performance Standards and Expectations
- Setting measurable performance objectives
- Defining behavioural competencies
- Communicating performance expectations
Day 2 – Performance Evaluation
1. Collecting Performance Evidence
- Gathering objective performance data
- Using multiple sources of feedback
- Documenting performance throughout the review period
2. Behaviour-Based Performance Ratings
- Applying objective rating criteria
- Writing evidence-based performance assessments
- Reducing subjectivity in evaluations
3. Delivering Written Feedback
- Writing balanced performance comments
- Recognising achievements and strengths
- Identifying development opportunities
Day 3 – Conducting Performance Review Meetings
1. Preparing for Review Discussions
- Organising supporting evidence
- Structuring the review conversation
- Anticipating employee questions
2. Conducting Effective Review Meetings
- Delivering constructive feedback
- Managing difficult conversations
- Encouraging employee participation
3. Coaching for Performance Improvement
- Identifying performance gaps
- Agreeing development priorities
- Setting achievable improvement goals
Day 4 – Calibration and Fairness
1. Performance Calibration
- Standardising performance ratings
- Comparing performance across teams
- Improving consistency in evaluations
2. Managing Bias and Objectivity
- Recognising common rating biases
- Applying fair assessment practices
- Supporting equitable performance decisions
3. Performance Decision-Making
- Linking ratings to organisational standards
- Documenting performance decisions
- Preparing recommendations for HR review
Day 5 – Development Planning and Follow-Up
1. Creating Individual Development Plans
- Identifying learning and development needs
- Setting measurable development objectives
- Planning follow-up activities
2. Linking Reviews to Reward and Career Development
- Supporting promotion decisions
- Preparing pay and recognition recommendations
- Managing succession and talent planning
3. Performance Review Workshop
- Conducting a complete performance review simulation
- Preparing documentation and action plans
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
