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Design a Two-Day Workshop on Effective Feedback Skills for Managers

Last week, you submitted a proposal for the design of a two-day workshop to train managers on how to use effective feedback skills when delivering one-on-one performance reviews to employees. Design a 15-20 slide PowerPoint presentation that would be used in this training workshop (excluding the title and reference slides). Use the features of PowerPoint to effectively present the material to managers. Create a professional visual using various design elements, such as: background, color, font style, animations, transitions, audio, images, etc. Include approximately 50 words of speaker notes on each slide (a total of approximately 750-1,000 words). These notes are the facilitator’s script. Identify at least three specific learning objectives for this training (making any necessary modifications to the learning objectives that were submitted in the proposal last week). Your introductory slide must include a clear and concise description of the training. Your presentation must also include citations and references from the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text and at least three additional scholarly sources. Your final submission should include: 1) the PowerPoint with facilitator notes, and 2) a comprehensive APA-formatted Word transcript of all slide notes/ facilitator’s script (a total of approximately 750-1,000 words), including a reference page. As needed, use the How to create a power point presentation video for instructions and tips on how to create PowerPoint presentations and the PowerPoint 2010: Speaker Notes video for instructions on how to create Speaker notes in PowerPoint presentations.

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Introduction

Effective feedback is a critical component of performance management and employee development. Managers who deliver constructive, timely, and compelling feedback can significantly influence employee motivation, engagement, and productivity. This workshop aims to equip managers with the necessary skills, strategies, and confidence to conduct productive performance reviews that foster growth and continuous improvement. The training spans two days and covers essential topics such as understanding feedback fundamentals, preparing for feedback sessions, delivering feedback effectively, managing difficult conversations, and creating follow-up plans. Through interactive activities, role-playing, and multimedia elements, participants will develop practical skills to enhance their feedback delivery capabilities.

Learning Objectives

The training emphasizes three specific learning objectives:

  1. Enhance Managers’ Understanding of Feedback Principles: Equip managers with theoretical knowledge of effective feedback, including its purpose, benefits, and best practices, supported by models such as the SBI (Situation-Behavior-Impact) method (Blanchard & Thacker, 2013).
  2. Develop Practical Skills for Delivering Feedback: Enable managers to construct, deliver, and tailor feedback constructively and empathetically across diverse scenarios using role-plays and real-world simulations.
  3. Boost Confidence and Competence in Managing Difficult Conversations: Prepare managers to handle emotional reactions, resistance, and challenging dialogues confidently while maintaining professionalism and fostering trust.

PowerPoint Structure and Content

The presentation will include 18 slides, structured as follows:

  1. Title Slide: Workshop title, facilitator name, date
  2. Introduction & Objectives: Overview and learning objectives
  3. Importance of Feedback: The impact on performance and engagement
  4. Fundamentals of Effective Feedback: Definition, purpose, and benefits
  5. Feedback Models: SBI and other approaches
  6. Preparation for Feedback Sessions: Setting objectives and environment
  7. Structuring Feedback: Beginning, middle, and end of the session
  8. Delivering Feedback Constructively: Language, tone, and non-verbal cues
  9. Empathy in Feedback: Active listening and emotional intelligence
  10. Managing Difficult Conversations: Strategies and techniques
  11. Handling Resistance and Emotional Responses
  12. Role-Playing Exercise: Practicing feedback delivery
  13. Follow-Up & Accountability: Creating development plans and measuring progress
  14. Tools and Resources: Checklists, templates, and ongoing support
  15. Summary & Recap: Key takeaways
  16. Q&A and Discussion: Addressing participants’ concerns and experiences
  17. Workshop Evaluation & Closing: Feedback on training and next steps

Slide Notes & Facilitator Script

Each slide will include approximately 50 words of speaker notes, guiding the facilitator through delivering the content, engaging participants, and encouraging interaction. These notes elaborate on key points, provide examples, and cite scholarly sources like Blanchard and Thacker (2013) for models and best practices.

References

  1. Blanchard, P. N., & Thacker, J. W. (2013). Effective training: Systems, strategies, and practices (5th ed.). Pearson.
  2. Cherniss, C., & Adler, S. (2000). Promoting emotional intelligence in organizations. American Society for Training & Development.
  3. Goldstein, S., & Ford, J. K. (2002). Training in organizations: Needs assessment, development, and evaluation (4th ed.). Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
  4. Kluger, A. N., & DeNisi, A. (1996). The effects of feedback interventions on performance: A historical review, a meta-analysis, and a preliminary feedback intervention theory. Psychological Bulletin, 119(2), 254–284.
  5. London, M. (2003). Job feedback: Giving, seeking, and using feedback for performance improvement. Psychology Press.
  6. Stone, D., & Heen, S. (2014). Thanks for the feedback: The science and art of receiving feedback well. Viking.
  7. Scott, C., & Rains, S. (2020). Managing employee performance: Feedback strategies for supervisors. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 41(3), 237–252.
  8. Paris, E. O., & Walker, A. (2015). Effective communication and active listening in leadership. Leadership & Organization Development Journal, 36(6), 689–703.
  9. Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The power of feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81–112.
  10. Bailey, T., & Burch, J. (2021). Training managers in communication skills: Best practices. Human Resource Management Review, 31(2), 100752.

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