The HR Appraisal Masterclass: Skills Every HR Professional Must Build
- March 24th, 2026
- 4:00 PM IST
- March 24th, 2026
- 4:00 PM IST
A 90-minute live workshop for HRs navigating stressful appraisal season. This is ideal for:
- HR professionals directly responsible for appraisal execution and escalation management
- HR team members handling operations
- HR Business Partners managing performance cycles
- HR Managers supporting multiple business units
- Talent Leads overseeing calibration and promotion decisions
- CHRO Office teams handling escalation risk
Built From Real Appraisal Cycles
- 25+ Organisations across sectors
- 2,500+ Team members and managers guided through wellbeing and management programs
This is structured guidance for handling pressure, politics, and decision risk during appraisal season.
Inside the Live 90-Min Session
Pressure Mapping
Understand where appraisal cycles typically break. Escalation patterns. Rating distortion. Compensation tension.
The Appraisal Control Model
Get a clean operating structure for conversations, calibration, and decision checkpoints.
Escalation & Dispute Framework
Handle manager pushback, rating challenges, promotion pressure, and “not this year” decisions
Calibration Without Political Drift
Structure discussions that protect fairness and HR credibility.
Peer Cohort Exchange
Focused discussions, real-life examples, and Q&A with HR peers only.
Meet Your Host
Apurva Singh Verma, Psychologist
Apurva Singh Verma is a psychologist with over a decade of experience working with organisations across sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology (Counselling) from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and specialises in designing evidence-informed interventions that address both the psychological and structural drivers of employee wellbeing.
Her work centres on strengthening managerial capability, psychological safety, and organisational resilience. By integrating behavioural science with business context, she develops rigorous, strategically aligned interventions focused on measurable impact.
At Elephant in the Room Consulting, Apurva leads programme design and delivery across organisations, with a clear emphasis on behavioural shifts, cultural alignment, and sustainable workplace performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this session recorded?
This is a live, cohort-based session designed for active discussion and peer exchange. The primary value lies in real-time interaction and structured dialogue.
Does the session cover appraisal system configuration?
The focus is on decision-making, escalation management, and calibration structure during appraisal season. It addresses leadership-level execution rather than platform training.
Is this relevant if we already have a formal appraisal process in place?
Yes. Many escalation and calibration challenges emerge despite structured processes. This session focuses on managing those real-world pressure points.
What level of experience is this designed for?
The cohort is designed for experienced HR professionals who handle appraisal accountability across business units or leadership teams.
Will practical tools be shared?
Yes. Participants receive structured frameworks and worksheets that will support them during the appraisal cycle during the appraisal cycle.
Master the Appraisal Cycle
Stop managing fires. Get the frameworks to handle escalations and high-pressure ratings without the fallout.
