Managing Performance

How will I benefit?

After the course you will be able to:

  • Set clear, measurable objectives that create focus and accountability
  • Adapt your management style to meet the different motivational needs, strengths and development levels of individuals
  • Address poor performance confidently using appropriate informal and formal approaches
  • Effectively manage performance within teams, including during periods of change, cross-functional working and team development

Who should attend?

You will find this course helpful if:

  • You have management responsibility and want to build your confidence in handling both high / low performance
  • You are a Project Manager and want to get the best out of others when working in a Cross Functional Project
  • You would like to explore new techniques for enhancing the engagement and commitment of others in relation to their development and performance.

Course Outline / Key Topics

  • What is performance management?
    • Exploring the stages of ‘The Performance Management Cycle’
  • Understanding the needs of the receiver
    • Exploring the impact of Personality Styles
    • Practical Skills Development: Mapping a Learning and Development Pathway
  • Putting the effort up front to secure high performance
    • Practical Skills Development: Defining clear objectives and supporting metrics
  • Managing poor performance
    • What is poor performance and the reasons behind it
    • Spotting the warning signs
    • Practical Skills Development: Dealing with poor performance
  • Managing and sustaining high performance
  • The importance of using both informal and formal approaches for performance management
  • Key considerations when conducting performance appraisals
  • Manging performance through team development and organisational change