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CIPD Level 0FREE07AC 3.1

Inconsistent manager capability, remote working challenges, and performance avoidance

FREE07Coaching, Appraisals and Giving Feedback

This CIPD Level 0 learning video explores three critical challenges covered in FREE07 – Coaching, Appraisals and Giving Feedback, specifically addressing assessment criteria AC 3.1 on common obstacles in coaching and feedback delivery. The video examines inconsistent manager capability, the complexities of conducting appraisals in remote and hybrid working environments, and how performance avoidance undermines effective people management. By understanding these barriers, CIPD students will gain practical insight into why coaching conversations often falter and develop strategies to navigate these real-world workplace challenges.

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Assessment Criteria 3.1

Discuss common challenges in coaching, appraisal and feedback.

Indicative Content

To include: difficult conversations; defensiveness; lack of evidence; inconsistent manager capability; remote/hybrid settings; performance avoidance; over-focus on ratings; bias and favouritism; cultural differences.

What You'll Learn

Video covering: Inconsistent manager capability, remote working challenges, and performance avoidance

About FREE07Coaching, Appraisals and Giving Feedback

CIPD Level 0
FREE07
Learning Outcome 3

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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