Understanding Purpose, Agenda Setting, and Evidence Gathering
FREE07 – Coaching, Appraisals and Giving Feedback
This CIPD Level 0 video from the FREE07 unit on Coaching, Appraisals and Giving Feedback explores how to prepare effectively for coaching, appraisal and feedback discussions by establishing clear purpose and agenda setting. The video examines assessment criteria AC 2.1, focusing on evidence gathering techniques, data sources, and documentation required before meaningful conversations with employees. You'll learn how to combine objective evidence with relevant examples whilst considering role requirements, employee self-reflection, and emotional management strategies. By the end of this learning resource, you'll understand how to prepare comprehensively for these critical HR discussions, ensuring discussions are purposeful, well-documented, and conducted in an appropriate setting.
Assessment Criteria 2.1
Explain how to prepare for coaching, appraisal and feedback discussions.
Indicative Content
To include: purpose and agenda; evidence and examples; role requirements and objectives; employee self-reflection; data sources; documentation; managing emotions; choosing an appropriate setting.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: Understanding Purpose, Agenda Setting, and Evidence Gathering
About FREE07 – Coaching, Appraisals and Giving Feedback
To develop learners’ understanding of effective coaching, appraisal and feedback practices, and how people professionals support managers to build capability, performance and engagement through fair, consistent and development-focused conversations.
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