Hi,

I manage HR for one of the divisions of a large techie major. We`re in the process of developing content for role plays on performance appraisal (Typically, a discussion between Appraiser and Appraisee to discuss ratings, development plans, set KRAs for the following year etc.).

I would be extremely grateful if any of you could forward role plays on this subject.

Thanks & Rgds,

aladin

Aladin,

One idea that I have found particularly helpful, is to use non-relevant situations. this helps the participants understand principles in general. For instance, one that is both amusing and effective, is the "Assembly of the Jungle", where different teams form different animals - there is a pack of wolves with a leader, a pack of elephants, a pride of lions and so on. now , as we know, each of these animals have a different agendas.

Elephants try to find food, wolves will wnt to hunt, lions have no fixed heirarchy, except for one leader(or, u cld also create rules for the animals).

Then, there is an Assembly of the jungle, which has been convened by the king(facilitator), to tell the animals about sth important. here, you set a goal and the team leaders are present.

During the debrief, you could use this to illustrate goal setting and teh importance of feedback - esp. continual feedbck. . This exercise usually covers a lot of things that can be discussed during the debrief. You can tweak your exercise communicaiton to focus on whatever u r specifically targetting.

Hope this helps.