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Performance Appraisal for Staff Development

The workshop focuses on "managing" as a process that is on-going; one that focuses on helping people develop their day-to-day performance.
It will help you provide your direct reports with a chance to review and assess their progress and enable you to help develop the skills and confidence of the person being appraised.

Objective

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• State the core principles and benefits of effective performance appraisal
• Set and write SMART performance objectives
• Review the appraisee’s performance and clearly summarise the agreed level of performance
• Give constructive and motivational feedback
• Hold structured conversational performance appraisal meetings

Outline

Principles of Effective Appraisals

• Performance management, the tools and their benefits
• Principles of effective performance appraisal discussions
• Using the performance appraisal process
• Reviewing performance appraisal documentation

Setting SMART Objectives

• Objective setting process
• Communicating performance objectives
• Writing SMART performance objectives

The Appraisal Meeting

• Planning, Preparing and Structuring the appraisal meeting
• Setting the Stage for the performance appraisal meeting
• Identifying the key skills needed
• Handling defensive behaviour during performance discussion
• Defining specific areas for development with clear performance objectives
• Giving ongoing constructive feedback to improve performance and encourage motivation between appraisal meetings

Appraisal Skills

• Questioning, listening and giving specific feedback
• Performance appraisal documentation techniques

Who should attend

This programme is suitable for line team leaders and managers who have a responsibility for managing the performance and conduct of others at work.

Methodology

Testimonials

Clear learning and objectives with roll play, is helpful to apply learning points in our job. Content is well organized and relevant. Mr Cidi is very knowledgeable and interactive and approachable.
Fei Yue Family Services Centre

I begin to appreciate and understand the importance of handling appraisal. A clear picture of how I can perform professionally. The trainer is very rich in appraisal knowledge and skills. I truly benefited of all the tools that trainer provided. I am very glad to attend this course. I will recommend it to management staffs.
Yong-en Care Centre

The course is informative and concise. The workshop is comprehensive Broadly and covers many areas. The trainer is experience and knowledgeable.
Uhlmann Singapore LLP

Profile of Cidi Wee

Learning & Performance Practitioner

Dr. Cidi Wee is a catalyst for transformative learning, known for blending theory with practical solutions that help organisations tackle challenges with clarity and agility. With over 28 years of experience, he is a trusted practitioner in addressing complex learning and performance needs.

Dr. Wee’s specialties include leadership and management, performance optimisation, cultural diversity, sales and marketing strategies, and personal productivity. He operates across local, regional, and global contexts, tailoring solutions that drive continuous development and measurable outcomes. His workshops feature interactive discussions, practical case studies, role-playing exercises, and self-assessment tools. This workshop style is not a one-off event. It’s intentionally woven into his broader training strategy, fostering continuity and meaningful impact for individuals and organisations alike.

Dr. Wee collaborates with government agencies, multinational corporations (MNCs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and non-profit organisations. His client portfolio includes the National University of Singapore, Ministry of Defence, Singapore Business Federation, Google Singapore, Hitachi Elevator, Marks & Spencer, AkzoNobel Asia, Mitsubishi Corporation, Toyota Tsusho, Motorola Asia, and Meiden Singapore, among others. He currently contributes to a national initiative designing Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs), aimed at building an agile workforce through professional reskilling and support for new hires in roles within SME.

Internationally, Dr. Wee has led projects in the South Pacific, ASEAN, and across Africa, supporting HR reforms, leadership development, and performance management. He has partnered with organisations such as Singapore Cooperation Enterprise, Civil Service College International, UNDP, JICA, and KOICA to promote cross-border capability building.

Motivated by a deep passion for informal learning as a means to stay relevant and employable, Dr. Wee has dedicated himself to researching and designing practical strategies that help adult learners reskill and upskill through informal learning. Building on these insights, he has developed a suite of actionable tools that support ongoing skills development, empowering individuals to continuously grow and adapt in a rapidly evolving work environment.

Some of his work has earned recognition from former Singapore President Dr. Tony Tan, the Singapore Civil Service College, and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development for advancing sustainable development and contributing meaningfully to HR practices.

Dr. Wee holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Teesside University (UK) and a Master of Science in Training from the University of Leicester (UK). He is ACTA-certified (IAL), a Certified Associate of the Institute of Human Resource Professionals, a Certified People Developer Consultant (PSB), and has been a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD, UK) for nearly three decades.