Any system, no matter how good, is in reality only as good as the people who operate it. The same can be said of appraisal systems. They are only as good as the managers who have to make it work.Performance Appraisal is an essential and practical briefing which will show you how to implement an achievable and effective performance appraisal system. Whereby your organisation has a structured means of identifying and assessing potential. And your employees have a clear understanding of what is expected of them and how they are doing.Contents include: * Main components of an appraisal system * How an appraisal system operates * Examples of existing systems * Defining performance measures * Setting objectives * Conducting an appraisal interview * Training and skill development for appraisers * Pitfalls and potential barriers to appraisal