Performance Management Training Course For Managers

Did you know these facts about performance management?

• If expectations or feedback aren’t clearly communicated, performance suffers.
• Setting goals without regular check-ins reduces effectiveness.
• Employees or managers may find performance discussions uncomfortable.

Overview

This online performance management training course for managers covers the definition of performance management, setting expectations and goals, and key actions to take during probation and beyond. You will learn key feedback and appraisal techniques, as well as how to manage underperformance. This performance management training for managers can be completed as a standalone online course or in conjunction with the complete Sentrient online compliance training program, which includes additional topics such as workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and equal employment opportunity (EEO).

Our performance management training course for managers is legally compliant and regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation for all Australian states and territories. Mills Oakley Law Firm wrote it for Australia.

Target audience

This online performance management training course is suitable for managers, supervisors and leaders responsible for managing employees, contractors, and volunteers. This performance management training for managers can be provided to your new starters at induction and as refresher training on an ongoing basis.

Topics covered

The following topics are covered in this online performance management training course for managers:

• What is performance management
• How to set expectations and goals
• Key actions to introduce during probation and how to manage underperformance
• Feedback and appraisal techniques and how to implement recognition and development opportunities

Course Duration

This online performance management course for managers is designed to take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Learner experience

This online performance management training course for managers is simple to navigate, easy to understand, and accommodates all learning styles. During the performance management training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce the importance of performance management in the workplace. At the end of the performance management training course for managers, a brief assessment is administered. There is also a declaration that everyone will contribute to a healthy and safe workplace.

Learning Outcomes

The following learning outcomes will be achieved for your workers on completion of this online performance management training course for managers:

• Understand what performance management is
• Know how to set expectations and goals
• Perform key actions during probation and beyond
• Learn some key feedback and appraisal techniques
• Manage underperformance
• Implement recognition and development opportunities.

Business Outcomes

Once all staff members have completed the online performance management training course for managers, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

• A consistent and transparent performance management approach is applied across the organisation
• Teams will operate with clearly defined expectations and goals, resulting in improved productivity, clearer priorities, and more substantial alignment with organisational objectives
• Probation periods are managed effectively, ensuring early identification of performance issues, faster onboarding to full productivity, and reduced long-term performance risks
• Feedback and appraisal processes lead to meaningful performance conversations, driving continuous improvement, stronger engagement, and higher-quality development outcomes
• Underperformance is addressed promptly and effectively, reducing risk, improving team morale, and ensuring organisational standards are maintained