We are rolling out a performance review process across the organisation and this will include a multimedia component in the form of an instructional video/dvd.
Unfortunately the one I have is at risk of coming across as being far too patronising and because performance reviews are a new introduction, I need to tread very carefully with the media I use.
I would prefer a UK version.
If you have any ideas or sites I can grab a preview off I'd be more than happy to hear from you!
Regards,
Elise
Elise Whittaker
4 Responses
video arts
Elise
there is a quite old (80s?) video arts title about coaching that sounds as though it should fit the bill.
I can’t remember the exact title but it concerns a young female becoming a manager and trying to learn performance management better than her ex-boss.
It is UK, including men and women, young and older and ethnic minority characters.
I hope this helps
Rus
http://www.coach-and-courses.com
A helping hand?
I think the title Rus is referring to is ‘The helping hand’, a Video Arts title which looks specifically at developing on-the-job coaching skills.
They’ve also got a new release in this area called ‘Pass it on:
coaching skills for managers’ which is a good introduction to performance review.
For specific help with introducing an appraisal system there are two
other titles: ‘The dreaded appraisal’ and ‘Performance review’.
http://www.videoarts.com has information on all the titles.
I hope this helps!
Susie Finch
Editor, features
Getting the balance right
One of the greatest bugbears with this area is that precious little material addresses things form the appraisee’s perspective. I you put out the message that reviews are two way process, a collaboration, a chance to be heard, etc. but then weight your training on one side of the desk it makes a mockery of all those good intentions.
When I developed a blended solution looking at review from the reviewee’s perspective, I wound up scripting (and directing) my own video footage.
Everything was either fatuous or patronising or completely overlooked the reviewee – making them feel ‘done to’ which is exactly what you want to avoid!
Scott Bradbury
Scott Bradbury do several DVDs that may help. There is one called Feedback: Fixing Performance Problems and another on Agreeing Development Objectives. I can really recommend these as we’ve looked at several of those they offer. Their website is http://www.scottbradbury.co.uk