MGT 634 - Performance Management: An Approach to Employee Development

.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course assists participants in developing enhanced skills for using performance management tools and techniques as a framework for developing a more productive workforce. Participants will be introduced to techniques and approaches through which performance management, appraisal, and coaching can be used as development tools and as means to improve individual productivity. Topics to be covered include setting performance goals, performance appraisal preparation, conducting an apprasial session, coaching for improved performance, and position analysis.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.   explain the importance of well-written position analysis,
2.   discuss the development and communication of performance goals,
3.   prepare a performance appraisal,
4.   plan a performance appraisal discussion, and
5.   describe the elements of effective performance coaching.