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Performance review training for managers

Performance review training for managers whose reviews feel like a form-filling exercise. They learn to run objective, two-way conversations that build ownership and set a clear path to the next cycle.

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Led by ICF & IMC certified coaches
Duration
Customizable
Format
Online or in-person
For
Managers who conduct reviews
Led by
ICF and IMC certified coaches
285+

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The challenge

Reviews tick a box but rarely change performance.

  1. 01

    Managers dread review season, and employees leave the meeting unsure what was actually said about them.

  2. 02

    Ratings rest on recent memory and impressions, so good people feel judged unfairly and disengage.

  3. 03

    Goals are set by the manager and forgotten by the employee before the next quarter starts.

Who it's for

Designed for the people who carry the work.

Conduct Effective Performance Reviews works best when the right people are in the room. These are the groups we design it for.

01Line managersWho conduct performance reviews and want them to be fair and useful.
02New managersFacing their first review cycle and unsure how to handle difficult messages.
03Senior leadersResponsible for linking individual performance to strategy and succession.
04HR and talent teamsSeeking performance appraisal training that improves review quality across managers.

Outcomes

What changes after Conduct Effective Performance Reviews.

Practical shifts your people take back to work the next day, and keep using.

01Effort aligned to strategyIndividual goals link clearly to the organization's priorities.
02Ownership of goalsEmployees design their own accountability and follow through.
03Fair, objective feedbackReviews rest on observable behavior, not impression or bias.
04A roadmap forwardEach review ends with achievable milestones for the next cycle.
05Better talent dataReviews produce reliable information for succession and deployment.
06Feedback that builds trustEmployees experience reviews as support for growth.

Program

4 modules, built for real work.

Each step mixes short input with practice on your own situations, so the learning sticks.

Module 01 of 04

Dialogue frameworks

Use a structured method to give objective, observable and bias-free feedback.

  • Separating behavior from judgment
  • Gathering evidence across the cycle
  • Delivering a difficult message

How it runs

The format, and what's included.

Duration
Customizable
Format
Online or in-person
For
Managers who conduct reviews
Led by
ICF and IMC certified coaches

What's included

  • Conversation with HR to align with your existing review process
  • Practice reviews using realistic cases from your organization
  • Facilitation and feedback from ICF and IMC certified coaches
  • Review conversation guide for each manager
  • Sponsor debrief on themes and follow-up
Built around your organizationEvery program starts with a short diagnostic. We adapt examples, cases and practice to your industry, culture and goals.
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ICF & IMCcertified coaches
Onlineor in-person, worldwide
Since 2015MENA · Asia · Europe
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FAQ

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What does performance review training for managers cover?

Structured feedback frameworks, two-way review conversations, future-focused goal setting and assessing performance beyond surface KPIs. Managers practice on realistic cases so the skills transfer to their next review cycle.

Does it fit our existing appraisal process?

Yes. The performance appraisal training works alongside your current forms and cycle. We agree beforehand how to align it with your process.

How does it make reviews fairer?

Managers learn to base feedback on observable evidence across the full cycle, which reduces recency and personal bias.

Who should attend these effective performance reviews sessions?

Any manager who conducts reviews, from first-time managers to senior leaders. HR partners often attend to support consistency.

How long is the training and can it run online?

Duration is agreed upon with you. It can be delivered online or in-person, often timed just before your review cycle.

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  1. 1We reply to understand your goals.
  2. 2We run a short diagnostic with you.
  3. 3You get a clear proposal, tailored to you.

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