Writing Performance Reviews
Practical | Actionable | Motivating
About this course:
The best performance reviews are simultaneously concise and actionable. This self-paced course will help you write reviews that are objective, evidence-based, and motivating. Learn crucial strategies to write reviews that inspire your employees to reflect and grow.
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Make the performance review process truly useful and applicable by using language that helps employees succeed.
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Provide your direct reports with clear, actionable critiques and practical steps for improvement.
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After completing this course, you'll be able to recognize the two sides of written meaning, informational and emotional, and write review statements that offer tangible, actionable ways forward.
Course curriculum
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Welcome to the Class!
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Course Syllabus: Overview & Goals
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Introductory Survey
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Managing Meaning: Video
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Review & Reflect
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Q&A | Discussion (Optional)
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Providing Tangible, Actionable Feedback
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Review & Reflect
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Q&A | Discussion (Optional)
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Using Evidence-Based Language that Empowers
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Review & Reflect
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Q&A | Discussion (Optional)
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Wrap-Up Video: Performance Reviews
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Your Takeaways & Action Items
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Watch the Review Video (Optional)
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Learn More with High-Value Writing's Book of Strategies & Examples
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Course Reference Sheet: Writing Actionable & Motivating Performance Reviews
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About this course
- $149.00
- 17 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
- 4 Learning modules
- Quizzes to check for understanding
- Certificate of Completion
What our Learners are saying...
Excellent
Brigid Harmon
The course was great. The instructor was clear and engaging, the formula is very helpful and I liked having both good and not as good examples of how to use the formula.
The course was great. The instructor was clear and engaging, the formula is very helpful and I liked having both good and not as good examples of how to use the formula.
Read LessYour Instructor, Erin Lebacqz
Erin Lebacqz created the High-Value Writing program to help you write strategically—with confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence. Her books, High-Value Writing: Real Strategies for Real-World Writing, and The High-Value Writing Workbook: Write for Success in Work and Life share her classroom curriculum and offer practical strategies and examples. Erin has been teaching writing in professional and academic settings for over 25 years.
Empower your employees with actionable feedback!
Jump Start Your Writing!
High-Value Writing also offers a collection of learning materials designed to help anyone improve their writing. Expand your learning with the conversational, down-to-earth book of High-Value Writing strategies!
Or, transform your writing with the interactive, engaging, and hands-on High-Value Writing Workbook!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Do I have to complete a course all at once?
No. Each eCourse can be paused and resumed anytime.
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What are the courses like?
Each self-paced High-Value Writing course includes an introductory unit, 3-6 main units of core curriculum, and a wrap-up unit. Each unit contains videos explaining concepts, with examples to illustrate and apply learning. You'll watch videos and answer reflective questions in each unit.
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Will I get any printable material to save from my course?
Yes. While the courses are video-based and include reflection questions, they also include two printable takeaways: A Syllabus listing learning objectives and course description, and a Course Reference Sheet offering a one-page review of the course concepts.
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What materials do I need to complete my course?
All you need is an internet connection, the ability to watch videos and hear audio, and a place to take notes. Each course asks you to practice sentence revisions, so you'll want a place to write down those notes.
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How can I show my supervisor I completed a course?
You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you finish a High-Value Writing course. You will also have access to a downloadable Course Reference Sheet with the main points from the class. Each of these can be printed and shared.
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Do the courses include opportunities to practice and apply concepts?
Yes. Each course includes two types of practice opportunities: (1) reflection questions to check your understanding, and (2) revision opportunities to practice writing strategies.
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Do I need the High-Value Writing book to take a course?
No. The courses teach through videos, and all the materials you'll need for your course are included in the registration. However, some students like to read the book for extra support.
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How did High-Value Writing create the curriculum for the HVW self-directed courses?
Erin Lebacqz, High-Value Writing Founder, created the courses based on her experience in the field of Rhetoric and Professional Writing. Erin brings her 25 years in the classroom, experience helping writers around the world, and expertise in pedagogy (the study of teaching and learning) to the course design.