Write and Deliver High-Impact Performance Reviews Manager Training

Turn a Mandatory Process into a Real Performance Driver

  • Performance reviews take time.  But for many organizations, that time doesn’t translate into impact.

  • Managers submit forms. HR checks completion rates. The cycle ends, but performance doesn’t improve.

We’ve seen it again and again: new systems, updated forms, revamped workflows, better tools. And still, the same question remains:
How do we make reviews actually improve performance?

2-Oct-31-2024-07-49-12-8400-PMHere’s the problem:

Most internal performance management training only covers the process.  How to navigate the system, meet deadlines, and complete the form.

That’s necessary—but it’s not enough.

Our Solution

Our hands-on training and immediately applicable tools equip managers to shift performance reviews from a check-the-box exercise into a powerful leadership opportunity.

Our workshop enables your managers to:

✔  Assess performance with a straightforward, structured approach

✔  Write performance review content that's specific, accurate, and relevant to each employee

✔  Confidently lead review conversations that boost engagement, alignment, and accountability

Customized Delivery 

We Incorporate Your Existing Process
Whether you use digital tools or paper forms, we align with your performance management process while strengthening what matters most:  the quality of what’s written, the clarity of what’s said, and the impact that follows.

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Delivery

In-person or live-virtual

Access to downloadable tools

Duration

3 hours

Teaching Style

Instructor-led interactive hands-on
Learn, Try, and Apply method

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What You'll Learn ⇒

 

Begin With a Fair Evaluation of Performance

The Right Starting Point for High-Impact Reviews

Most managers jump straight into the form, leading to vague, last-minute input. We flip the script.

Managers first step back to assess performance clearly and fairly using our Employee Performance Continuum. This helps them see and evaluate performance as a combination of Work Results & Observed Behaviors.  

They then use the Performance Content Planner to organize their insights around:

  • Strengths to build on

  • Gaps that need to be addressed

  • Opportunities for growth

 Recognize Strengths with Impact

Go Beyond Generic Comments

Once strengths are clear, managers learn how to communicate them in a way that resonates.  Using a simple, research-backed formula, they practice writing and delivering specific, motivating recognition that reinforces what’s working—and inspires more of it.

 Clarify and Course-Correct Performance Improvement Areas

Address Issues with Clarity and Confidence

When part of an employee’s performance is off track, review time is a critical opportunity to reset expectations and course-correct.

  • First, Start by Clarifying the Performance Issue
    Managers learn to our Root Cause Analysis framework to define concerns objectively. They learn how to separate facts from assumptions and pinpoint and break down any type of performance issue.  

  • Next, Reframe the Problem into a Clear Path Forward
    Using our Turnaround Method, managers learn to shift from critique to action. They’ll write and deliver clear, future-focused expectations in a tone that’s direct but non-critical, making the path forward easier for the employee to understand and act on.

And if feedback was missed earlier in the year?
We show managers how to revisit it constructively—turning silence into a development plan, not a missed opportunity.

keyProgram Benefits and Takeaways

This training transforms how managers approach performance reviews—elevating the quality of what’s written, said, and achieved. After the workshop, your managers will be equipped to:

✅ Deliver Clear, Consistent Evaluations
Use a structured approach to assess both results and behaviors—ensuring fairness and clarity across teams.

✅ Write Feedback That Reflects Real Performance
Move beyond vague comments to deliver written insights that are specific, meaningful, and individualized.

✅ Lead Performance Conversations with Confidence
Communicate feedback—both positive and developmental—with clarity, respect, and impact.

✅ Redirect Underperformance Effectively
Identify root causes and reset expectations using practical, future-focused tools that guide improvement.

✅ Motivate Growth Through Strength-Based Recognition
Reinforce what’s working with feedback that’s direct, authentic, and encouraging.

✅ Apply Immediately with Ready-to-Use Tools
Managers leave with templates, planning guides, and conversation models they can use right away.

✅ Drive a Review Process That Delivers Value
Shift reviews from a compliance task to a performance management tool that employees trust—and leaders respect.

 

Let’s Talk About Making Reviews More Meaningful

If you're ready to move beyond check-the-box reviews and give your managers the tools to lead conversations that truly improve performance we’re here to help.

Have questions? Want to see if this training is a fit for your organization?

Contact us to learn more. Schedule a quick conversation—no pressure, just a real discussion about what’s possible.

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