Feedback, Appraisal and Performance Review Writing for Managers

Written performance feedback shapes careers and can create legal exposure, yet many African managers struggle to put honest assessments into fair, professional words. This course focuses on the writing behind appraisals, feedback notes and development comments. Delegates practise describing performance with specific evidence, writing constructive comments and documenting concerns clearly and defensibly.

What you will be able to do

Describe performance using specific, observable evidence.
Write balanced comments that recognise strengths and gaps.
Phrase constructive feedback so it motivates rather than demoralises.
Document performance concerns clearly and defensibly.
Link written feedback to goals and development actions.
Avoid vague, biased or legally risky wording.

Course outline

01The Purpose and Risks of Written Feedback
02Describing Performance with Evidence
03Balancing Strengths and Gaps
04Writing Constructive Comments
05Documenting Performance Concerns
06Linking Feedback to Development
07Avoiding Vague and Risky Wording

Who should attend

This course is designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders who write appraisals, performance reviews and feedback for the people they manage.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Online	2	US$900
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Feedback, Appraisal and Performance Review Writing for Managers privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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