Supervisors and Managers · MSD2951

Performance Management

Performance Management is a critical function for organizations aiming to achieve strategic goals, improve productivity, and enhance employee accountability. This course by Magna Skills equips participants with practical tools and frameworks to design, implement, and manage effective performance management systems aligned with organizational objectives.

Participants will gain hands-on knowledge in setting KPIs, conducting performance appraisals, managing underperformance, and fostering a results-driven culture. The course is tailored for professionals in government, NGOs, and the private sector seeking to strengthen organizational performance and employee engagement.

Performance Management
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Course Outcomes

Expected learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Design and implement effective performance management systems
  2. Develop clear and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  3. Conduct fair and structured performance appraisals
  4. Address underperformance and improve employee productivity
  5. Align individual performance with organizational strategic goals
Curriculum

Course modules and outline

Introduction to Performance Management Systems

  • Concepts, principles, and importance of performance management
  • Linking performance management to organizational strategy

2. Setting Performance Goals and KPIs

  • Developing SMART goals and measurable KPIs
  • Aligning departmental and individual targets with strategy

3. Performance Planning and Agreements

  • Creating performance contracts and work plans
  • Role clarity and expectation setting

4. Monitoring and Measuring Performance

  • Tools and techniques for tracking performance
  • Using dashboards and performance scorecards

5. Performance Appraisal Methods

  • Traditional and modern appraisal systems (360-degree feedback, balanced scorecard)
  • Conducting fair and objective evaluations

6. Feedback and Coaching Techniques

  • Delivering constructive feedback
  • Coaching and mentoring for performance improvement

7. Managing Underperformance

  • Identifying causes of poor performance
  • Developing performance improvement plans (PIPs)

8. Reward and Recognition Systems

  • Linking performance to rewards and incentives
  • Non-monetary recognition strategies

9. Performance Management in the Public and NGO Sector

  • Challenges and best practices in public sector performance management
  • Ensuring accountability and transparency

10. Digital Tools and Trends in Performance Management

  • Use of HR systems and performance management software
  • Emerging trends and future of performance management
Why Attend

Key course benefits

Practical capacity building approach
Designed for government, NGOs and public institutions
Real-world African case studies
Certificate of completion
Applicable tools and templates
Interactive facilitation and exercises
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