The module is designed for use by both appraising managers who are new to the appraisal process or those with many years’ experience wanting to refresh their approach and covers:

• Getting started with appraisals
• The need for performance appraisals and development reviews
• Preparation for appraisals
• Gathering evidence
• Conducting the appraisal interview
• After the interview

By the end of the Appraisal Skills for Midwifery Managers module you will have developed an understanding of:

• the need for appraisals and development reviews
• the importance of preparation in the appraisal process
• the importance of gathering evidence
• conducting the appraisal interview
• actions to take after the appraisal interview

Study time: 2.5 hours

Original content: June 2014
Review date: June 2017