Free Downloads and Resources

This page is designed to provide you with all the free downloads and resources available on my site. If there is something you need and I don't have it covered, please Contact me.

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Free Sample Performance Appraisal Form

Do you have to conduct a performance appraisal and you are not too sure where to start?

A well designed performance appraisal form is a great asset.

Here is a sample form that has been designed for a management role. It focuses on the values and behaviours that you might look for in your management employees. It covers goal setting and learning and development needs.

It also includes a self-appraisal section for the employee to complete.

Use the form as a basis on which to design your own. What values and behaviours are important in your business?

Use your customised form to structure your performance appraisal interview and help you motivate your employee.

This is one of the most popular items in my free downloads and resources page.

How To Train Others eBook

If you are an expert and need to share your knowledge and skills, but don't know where to start, then this eBook is for you.

This 71 page guide contains everything you need to know about how to train others, so they learn quickly and with confidence. It gives you a structured approach for deciding what to cover, when and how.

You will learn how to train individuals and groups so that the learning is enjoyable and effective. You will also discover how to evaluate your training and measure its impact.

This eBook supports my 4 day Train the Trainer programme. "The eBook acts as an excellent resource to ensure the concepts are used consistently." Michael Ledwith, Head of Training and Development, Roche Ireland Limited.

Motivation and Performance Appraisal Audio Guide

If you need to motivate your employees, a performance appraisal interview is a highly effective start - once it is handled correctly.

In this audio guide, you will discover how to conduct successful performance appraisal interviews. You will learn the steps needed to prepare, conduct and follow up so that the process results in a motivated employee - and a better working relationship between you both.

You will also discover other ways to keep employees motivated, so that you can survive difficult economic challenges and build a future for the business.

Listen to it on your computer or transfer it to a CD, mp3 player, iPod or similar device.

Free Communications Style Questionnaire

Do you want to connect better in your relationships with people at work or at home?

This Questionnaire is based on the principles of NLP (neurolinguistic programming). It identifies your most common style of communicating. And it all happens at a subconscious level.

Being aware of this will help you pinpoint the communication styles of others. If you match their communication style, you will be able to build greater rapport with them.

Try it and see!

Ways to Communicate Effectively Audio Guide

Have you ever delivered a message, either at work or at home, that has been misinterpreted by the other person? Effective communication is not easy - but there are skills you can learn to make you a better communicator and get your message across more effectively.

Skills that will help you connect with others and build strong working relationships.

This audio guide gives you valuable advice and will increase your awareness of how to communicate - and what pitfalls to avoid.

Listen to it on your computer or transfer it to a CD, mp3 player, iPod or similar device.