Subject: january brown bag sessions if you would like to sharpen your performance evaluation writting skills or your interviewing skills please read below . the following classes are being offered on an " invitation only " basis . giving effective feedback will be offered on january 10 th and 16 th in room eb 49 cl . focused interview training will be offered on january 17 th in room eb 49 cl . both classes are from 11 : 30 am to 1 : 00 pm . to register for these offerings , click on the provided link . once in the devolpment center data base , click on the session you wish to attend and submit your registration . hurry , space for these trainings is limited . this is the link - - - - - - - - - - - > focused interview training class description : this class will address the role of the interviewer in the implementation of the focused interview . topics to be covered include : steps for preparation setting expectations conducting a focused interview using the focused interview tool legal and ethical consideration the role of competencies in your final evaluation discussion will be encouraged to ensure transfer of information . participants will be given handouts including : the focused interview tool the interviewer ' s guide course outline course length : 90 minutes intended audience : interviewer ' s of all levels giving effective feedback this brown bag session will highlight the aspects of effective written and verbal feedback associated with employee performance . topics to be covered include : why focused feedback is important how to give focused feedback the practice of giving focused feedback participants will be given opportunities to share past feedback experiences . exercises will be offered to facilitate the transfer of learning . participants will be given handouts including : course outline the focused feedback guide course length : 90 minutes intended audience : supervisor ' s of all levels