Training to conduct a professional / appraisal interview

Professionalize your annual appraisals to make them a lever for commitment

L’entretien annuel est un moment clé du management : il permet d’évaluer, de valoriser et d’aligner les contributions individuelles avec les objectifs de l’entreprise.

Cette formation donne aux managers les outils et la posture nécessaires pour conduire des entretiens structurés, constructifs et orientés résultats. Elle aborde les fondamentaux : préparation, évaluation de la performance, expression des attentes, définition des axes de développement, et formalisation d’un plan d’action.

À travers des mises en situation et des apports concrets, les participants développent leur capacité à instaurer un dialogue de qualité, à gérer les situations sensibles et à renforcer l’engagement des collaborateurs.

The result is better-prepared, more useful and more motivating interviews, designed to boost collective performance.

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What is the content of this management training course?

This training course will enable you to master the fundamentals of a successful professional interview, adopting a posture that is both strategic and human. You will learn how to :

  • Set clear, shared objectives with your colleague to give meaning to the interview,

  • Practice active listening to encourage constructive and open dialogue,

  • Develop empathy to better understand expectations and potential obstacles,

  • Negotiate fairly, based on everyone's needs, resources and constraints,

  • Discuss career development prospects, in line with the employee's ambitions and the realities of the company,

  • Identify training needs to build an adapted and realistic development plan.

Our training courses are based on active, immersive teaching methods rooted in real life. Each topic is explored through scenarios directly related to the participants' jobs, facilitating immediate application in their daily professional lives.

We also incorporate film clips, educational games, examples of good/bad practices, and explanatory videos to promote awareness, emotion... and a little humor, because we learn better when we can breathe. Learning is supported by a variety of materials: illustrations, practical fact sheets, summary cards, guided exercises, questionnaires, and operational documents that can then be used in the field.
Finally, the emphasis is on each person's successes and strengths, in order to boost confidence, motivation, and the desire to progress throughout the course.

What are the objectives and methods for assessing the skills acquired?

Motivating teams
Well-conducted interviews help to highlight successes, recognize efforts made and give meaning to missions. By reinforcing the feeling of recognition, they become a powerful lever for individual and collective motivation.

Develop relationships
The performance review is a privileged forum for exchange that fosters listening, mutual understanding and the quality of the hierarchical relationship. It reinforces trust between manager and employee, and establishes a lasting dialogue based on transparency and respect.

Optimize efficiency
Structured and well-prepared, the annual appraisal becomes a genuine management tool. It enables individual objectives to be aligned with the challenges facing the team and the company, development needs to be identified, and actions to be directed more effectively and coherently.

Progress is monitored throughout the program thanks to a structured, action-oriented approach that includes:

  • A self-assessment grid completed at the start and end of the training course. Participants evaluate their confidence level for each targeted skill. This step-by-step assessment allows them to immediately see their progress and areas for improvement.
  • Operational objectives defined at the end of each sequence. Participants identify the specific actions they intend to implement, ensuring the transfer of skills to their job.
  • Regular practical application: case studies, guided exercises, simulations, and role-playing to verify real understanding and lasting mastery of skills.

This assessment tool provides a clear and measurable overview of the participant's progress, both in terms of their level of proficiency and their confidence in applying their skills in a professional setting.

Who should attend?

This training course is designed for managers, team leaders, line managers and anyone who is required to conduct annual or performance appraisals within the organization. It is aimed at both newly appointed managers and experienced supervisors wishing to enhance the impact and quality of their appraisal interviews.

The disability advisor can help you adapt the course to suit your needs. The materials and equipment required to carry out the assessments can be adapted. 

For all registration requests:

Contact us by phone at 01 47 20 31 46 or via the contact form, and one of our advisors will respond within 48 hours.
An individual meeting with one of our advisors will allow you to:

  • to verify that the training meets your needs,
  • to clarify your career path,
  • and to determine the most suitable session dates.

Access times:

Depending on your availability: Our sessions are open continuously. For group sessions, the start date is confirmed once four people have registered. Registration is possible up to two weeks before the first session.

 

Training dates and locations

Training courses are available throughout the year, either in person (at your premises or in our dedicated rooms in Levallois, depending on the agreed arrangement) or remotely via Microsoft Teams or any other videoconferencing tool compatible with the internal constraints of your organization and our training organization.
For e-learning courses, we use our Learnybox platform, which can be accessed from a computer, tablet, or smartphone (equipment required for training). The content includes videos, interactive exercises, online resources, SCORM modules, downloadable documents, and training materials.

Our training courses can be taken individually or in groups.
In group sessions, training is provided for a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 12 participants in order to guarantee personalized support, rich exchanges, and careful monitoring of practical application.

Contact us for upcoming training dates and locations near you. 


Our training courses are led by specialized coaches and trainers, each of whom is an expert in their field (management, sales, customer relations, etc.). With their hands-on experience, they provide a detailed understanding of operational realities, business challenges, and situations that participants may encounter.
Their approach combines practical experience, active teaching methods, and mastery of facilitation techniques: role-playing, structured debriefings, educational games, video analysis, and immediately actionable operational insights.
They support participants with kindness, high standards, and a genuine results-oriented culture, transforming each learning experience into lasting skills.

What are the fees and how can I finance my training?

How much does this course cost?

You can contact one of our pedagogical advisors to discuss your training project and find out how much it will cost. 

How can this training be financed?

We offer several financing solutions:

  • Skills Operators (OPCO)
  • France Travail
  • Your company's skills development plan

Pourquoi se former avec Inéa Conseil ?

Inéa Conseil is a training training organization recognized for its expertise in management and skills development. Since 2008, we have trained over than 2 000 people a year, including employees of major companies and private individuals. Our innovative teaching methods, including video learning and filmed scenarios, guarantee an enriching and effective learning experience.

 

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The coach gathers his team in the locker room and tries to mobilize them towards team spirit. He does not hesitate to lose so that the team values are respected

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