Kenya: International Conference on Staff Performance Management, Appraisal and Evaluation Techniques

Dear Partner,

Asset Africa Institute, (www.assetafrica.co.ke), is pleased to announce the following seminar set to take place in March 2016.

Seminar Title: International Conference on Staff Performance Management, Appraisal and Evaluation Techniques
Date: 16th -18th March 2016
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Cost: USD 755

Need for the conference
From time to time, organization managers, supervisors and staff are required to come together to evaluate the performance against a number of objectives. An effective appraisal will motivate employees, retain staff and develop employees resulting in outstanding performance in an organization.
Staff appraisal mechanisms are evolving and managers now realize that performance management system is more than just evaluating staff performance. The performance management system is a comprehensive approach starting from setting objectives, monitoring performance, evaluating performance, developing training and development plan. To have an effective performance management system that will motivate, retain and develop staff; managers, supervisors and staff who have to do appraisal, must see the process as a total system.
Consequently, this conference will provide you with invaluable insights on how best to apply the “whole person development model’ to prepare and appropriately conduct performance appraisals that provide opportunities for performance measurement while clarifying ,defining/redefining priorities and objectives, motivation, assessing training needs, personal and organization growth, team roles classification and team building through resolution of conflicts and misunderstandings, reinforcing and cascading organizational philosophies/core values/ objectives/mission/strategies /priorities and development management to bring out the best in your organization staff.
Objectives
By the end of the seminar, each one of the participants should:
• Describe what Performance Management is
• Describe the steps needed to have an effective performance appraisal system in an organization
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of the management and staff in performance appraisal processes
• Assess and Evaluate performance objectively and conduct an appraisal session

Broad course content
• Introduction to Performance Management and Performance Appraisal Process
• Understanding the relationships among organization, department and individual goals
• Roles and Responsibilities in the Performance Appraisal Process
• Monitoring and Sources for Performance Feedback- International Ethical Standards and Best Practices
• Developing Training and Development Plans after Appraisal
• Performance Evaluation, Assessment of Job Skills, Tools, Templates, Process, Tips and Guidelines
• Personality and Behavior – Understanding Individual Differences
• Training Needs Analysis, Tips and Tools- Assessments and Group Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
• Ensuring Systems, Training and Materials Conformity to Current Employment/Equality Laws
• The “Fantasticat” Concept-Creative Nurturing of each Staff’s Unique Personal Potential
• The 14 Steps to Planning, Designing and Conducting Appraisals-how to make it easier/user friendly
• Management Guidelines in Conducting Staff Appraisal & Dealing with “Negative Cascade Attitudes”
• Types of Performance and Aptitude Assessments including Formal Performance Appraisals
• Working with the Performance Appraisal Form Template Guide Process, Tools for Appraisals, Assessment and Individual/group Training Needs Analysis, Tips for Using Skill Set
• A Results Oriented Methodology for using the 360 Degree Feedback Tool & Developing your own Organization 360 Degree Feedback System- Tools, Templates, Process and Tips
• Integrating Appraisals timing with Pay Reviews, Performance Awards Systems, Training Planning &Probationary Review Elements in Appraisals
• Writing SMART Objectives and Working with the SMART Task Delegation Review Sheet
• The Multiple Intelligence and Test Learning Styles Concepts
• Important Tips on Completing your own Self Assessment Appraisal Form and Preparing for your Appraisal
Who Should Attend
Executive Directors, Heads of Institutions, Project Coordinators/Managers/Officers, Finance Managers, HR Professionals, Heads of Departments, Administrators, Team Leaders and those aspiring to hold management and team leadership roles

Training Methodology
This is a highly interactive and practical conference based on lecturing, group discussion, plenary presentations, videos, and activities and will include demonstrations on working with a variety of appraisal templates. Additionally, participants will be taken through mock staff appraisal sessions together with practical demonstration on working with appraisal tools including the 360 degree appraisal template to facilitate internalization of skills.
Additional Benefits for attending this seminar
• Branded T-shirts, pens, bags, folders and 4GB memory sticks
• A fully paid for tour of the Nairobi National Park
• Excellent opportunities for networking opening new frontiers for personal and organization growth
About the Organization
Asset Africa Institute (www.assetafrica.co.ke)-AAI--AAI-) is a top training brand based in Kenya which specializes in the research, design and delivery of high quality and affordable training programs for development workers worldwide. We work with a consultant base of more than 120 highly educated and experienced professionals many of whom are involved in post doctoral research work. Over the years, Consultants at AAI have been sought by such reputable organizations as: Federal University, Birnin Kebbi-Nigeria, African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD),Norwegian Church Aid-Zambia, ACOMIN-Nigeria, Tear Fund-DRC, CLEEN Organization-Nigeria, Love Botswana Outreach Mission, Islamic Relief-Somalia, National Museums of Kenya, Cornerstone Development-Uganda, International Organization for Immigration (South Sudan), Save Your Generation (SYG)-Ethiopia, Africa Rice Center (Africa Rice)-Benin, among others.

For more information regarding the training, contact:
Lillian Ateng’
Training Coordinator
Asset Africa Institute
Trust Mansion Hse, Tubman Road off Koinange Street
P.O. Box 12903 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 -722 469454/720986965
Email: info@assetafrica.co.ke /assetafrika@gmail.com
www.assetafrica.co.ke

To enroll for this conference, fill in the registration form attached and then email it back to:
Lillian Ateng’
Training Coordinator
Asset Africa Institute
Trust Mansion Hse, Tubman Road off Koinange Street
P.O. Box 12903 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: +254 -722 469454/720986965
Email: info@assetafrica.co.ke /assetafrika@gmail.com
www.assetafrica.co.ke