Table 1. Summary of questionnaire returns in
advance of Core Group Meetings.
| Key elements | Skills required | Potential
difficulties |
|---|---|---|
| Adequate
preparation
Protected time Available data Suitable environment No surprises Confidentiality Support Realism |
Listening
skills
Communication skills Know limitations Knowledge of process Objectivity Ability to reflect Give positive feedback Honesty |
Who does the appraising? Hostility Personality clashes Poor performance Cosy chats Rudeness / aggression Private practice Lack of resources Illness Individual v. organisation Managing stress Over-committed appraisees Including assessment An appeal mechanism |