Performance Review Prep 2025

February 27, 2025

Whether you're a manager seeking to enhance your leadership skills or an employee looking to be better prepared to participate in the review process, this free, virtual mini-conference empowers you with the knowledge and confidence needed for successful performance evaluations. Take advantage of this opportunity to transform your approach to performance reviews! All workshops are free and presented by ComPsych GuidanceResources® in partnership with the USM Learning and Talent Development Committee.

All Workshops Took Place on Thursday, February 27, 2025

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Giving Effective Feedback in Personal or Work Situations Learn the tools to deliver constructive, clear, and actionable feedback personally and professionally. This workshop focuses on effective communication strategies, ensuring your feedback fosters growth and understanding. Recognize the importance of clear and constructive feedback. Learn techniques to deliver feedback without creating defensiveness. Practice methods to ensure feedback is understood and leads to positive outcomes. View Presentation PDF. Click to Access Recording
Initiating Difficult Conversations Develop the confidence and skills to address challenging topics with clarity and empathy. Whether discussing performance, resolving conflicts, or delivering sensitive news, this workshop equips you with tools to navigate high-stakes conversations. Understand why difficult conversations are often avoided. Learn to frame problems constructively and keep discussions productive. View Presentation PDF. Click to Access Recording
Motivating Change in Others Learn to engage and inspire individuals who feel stuck or hesitant about making changes. This workshop uses Motivational Interviewing principles to foster meaningful conversations that lead to self-directed action. Understand why traditional advice or persuasion often fails. Explore communication techniques that encourage reflection and action. Shift your approach to facilitate meaningful dialogue about change. Practice active listening and reflection to help others overcome ambivalence. View Presentation PDF. Click to Access Recording
How to Receive Criticism and Make It Work for You Learn to accept and act on feedback effectively to transform criticism into an opportunity for growth. This workshop offers tools to manage emotional responses and integrate constructive criticism into your personal and professional life. Recognize why criticism can feel personal or threatening. Learn techniques to manage emotional triggers and defensiveness. Develop strategies to acknowledge and benefit from feedback. Practice asking clarifying questions to gain deeper insights from criticism. View Presentation PDF. Click to Access Recording
How to Delegate at Work and in Life

Delegation is essential for balancing responsibilities and achieving efficiency. This workshop provides tools to delegate effectively at work and home, reducing stress and increasing productivity. Participants will learn to overcome delegation challenges and identify tasks that can be shared. Understand the importance and benefits of delegation. Recognize signs of ineffective delegation. Identify factors to consider when assigning tasks. Overcome resistance to delegation. Develop practical methods for delegating personal and professional responsibilities. View Presentation PDF.

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Working Through Mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable, but they also present growth opportunities. This workshop provides a framework for analyzing errors, addressing consequences, and learning from them. Participants will leave equipped to handle mistakes constructively and professionally. Analyze workplace mistakes to understand their causes and consequences. Learn to address errors promptly and professionally. Develop safeguards to prevent future mistakes. Manage the personal and professional aftermath of errors. Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities to improve performance. View Presentation PDF.

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