Performance Management Training Workshop
Turning Performance Appraisal into Performance Management
The Performance Management training workshop is designed to increase your organization's effectiveness and productivity by helping leaders manage day-to-day performance. It's easy to fall into the trap of appraising performance without actually managing it. Managers follow the system and conduct the obligatory end-of-period evaluations, but neglect daily performance management. Performance Management expands managers' skills in order to help them out of this trap.
The cycle starts when clear, challenging, yet attainable objectives are jointly developed. Next, careful plans are created. Of course, as changes and problems occur, plans are supported with frequent follow up and coaching. Finally, performance is measured against the agreed-upon standards.
Workshop Content Summary
Communicate Individual Performance Objectives
- Make objectives and duties clear and measurable
- Build objective setting into daily management
- Involve employees in ways that ensure understanding and commitment
Determine Development Plans & Performance Factors
- Set developmental goals that address broad dimensions or competencies
- Establish follow-up times and procedures
- Explain priorities and how objectives fit together
Coaching & Feedback
- Keep plans current
- Identify and solve performance problems
- Support performance through positive reinforcement
Conduct the Performance Appraisal Discussion
- Conduct an effective performance appraisal discussion
- Focus on behavior
- Deal with strong reactions without undercutting working relationships
Fits Your System
The Performance Management training workshop does not require changes in your existing forms, policies, or procedures. The training materials have been designed to teach the day-to-day skills required to make your system work. We blend your system with practical instruction to produce a complete management package.
If you have unique needs, we will gladly tailor materials to meet your exact specifications. The Performance Management training workshop covers all phases of the management cycle. Participants learn not only how to conduct performance appraisal discussions, but also how to handle the other critical areas of objective setting, planning, coaching, and follow up.
Time Commitment
Although there are a variety of ways of implementing the training, for maximum impact a schedule of three half-day sessions plus one all-day session over a four week period is ideal. If desired, the entire workshop can be delivered over the course of three or four consecutive days. Scheduling and the program format can be customized to meet your organization’s specific requirements.
Getting Started
How do we get started? We normally begin with a no-cost and no obligation get-acquainted meeting. We'll want to hear about your goals, needs, and organizational issues and you will want to get comfortable with us.