The Principles of Performance Management

Course overview

Build practical workplace capability in The Principles of Performance Management, with clear examples, structured learning and techniques that can be applied at work.

CPD Approved |⏱ Duration Approx. 55 Minutes (This is based on video content and does not account for thinking time or loading time.)

Course Overview The traditional "command and control" model in organizations often wastes significant time and money. It undermines mutual trust, employee motivation, and performance. This course focuses on a more effective approach—Performance Management, which aims to achieve organizational goals through effective people management. Performance management is about setting achievable goals, creating performance targets for individuals and teams, and ensuring the environment enables success. This approach can enhance motivation and foster a high-performance culture that benefits both the business and its employees.

What You'll Learn In this course, you'll explore:

1. The Definition and Benefits of Performance Management
2. How to Create a Successful Performance Management Plan
3. How to Set Goals, Objectives, and Targets
4. The Importance of Motivation in Achieving Success
5. Effective Implementation Strategies
6. How to Evaluate, Monitor, and Provide Feedback and Coaching

Course Modules The course is divided into 7 modules:

Target Audience This course is perfect for managers, team leaders, and HR professionals who wish to enhance their skills in motivating employees, setting achievable goals, and creating an environment that fosters top performance. It's also suitable for those new to performance management or looking to refine their existing knowledge.

Benefits of the Course

• Enhance Employee Motivation: Learn strategies to keep your team engaged and motivated.
• Effective Goal Setting: Discover how to set and achieve performance targets.
• ‍ Improved Team Performance: Create a structured performance management system that increases efficiency and morale.
• Practical Implementation: Learn how to apply performance management practices in real-world situations.

Recommended System Requirements

• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Updated video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Further Progression For those interested in continuing their development, further courses in leadership and management, such as Leadership Skills and Managing Teams, would complement this course.

UK guidance and good-practice context

Workplace learning should reflect current employment law and good practice, including fair treatment, effective management and constructive conflict handling.

Important: This course supports knowledge and awareness. It does not replace site-specific risk assessments, employer procedures, competent supervision or role-specific practical training where these are required.