Course Description
Overview
Excellent performance managers understand the qualities and skills they need to be successful coaches and mentors, so they can lead high-achieving teams. When leaders make a concentrated effort to develop their teams, their employees are transformed into strong, confident people who support the organization’s mission and purpose.
This three-module virtual training course provides the tools to effectively manage employee performance and connect employee goals with those of the company. Not only will this program steer you toward improvement as a better performance manager, it will also help you to establish goals and communicate them to your employees and implement plans to help them fill the gaps in their skills and further their careers.
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP AGENDA
Program time: 3 hours
Session 1: Aligning Employee Performance and Purpose
As leaders, we all want our employees to be successful at work, but they can only achieve this with a clear understanding of their purpose, what’s expected of them and how they fit into the organization and its goals.
Recognize the roles and responsibilities of performance managers.
Understand why setting clear expectations is vital to employee success
Identify ways to help employees achieve a sense of ownership
Know how to communicate the importance of your employee’s work in a meaningful way
Describe the benefits of ongoing feedback and timely communication with employees
Session 2: Setting Achievable and Measurable Goals
Performance management reinforces the importance of well-written, communicated and accountable goals. By using SMARTER goals, you help employees reach beyond their current performance level, motivating them with the opportunity for success.
Identify the characteristics of SMARTER goals
Explain methods for creating and implementing goals
Recognize techniques for challenging employees to succeed
Discuss standards of performance that signal when an employee has succeeded
Session 3: Developing a Career Plan
One of the best ways to stay on track with challenging and motivating employees is by planning for career development. Whether they’re striving to perform more effectively in their current duties or seeking to expand their responsibilities, employees want to have development opportunities
Describe the purpose and process of career development
Outline questions to ask when helping to plan a career
Discuss opportunities for employees to fill their skill gaps
Identify ideas for career enrichment activities