Management Programs

Human resource departments today are being called upon to make greater, more measurable contributions to their organization's bottom line. Few HR initiatives are seen to contribute more to an organization's productivity and profitability than a comprehensive, effective performance management system. This two-day workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to:

• Develop and implement a performance management system
• Select the most appropriate performance appraisal methods and forms
• Link the goals and performance of each employee to the company's strategic goals
• Provide a clear and credible basis for merit increases and incentive awards
• Train your managers on the elements of your organization's system

Key Topics

• The difference between performance management and performance appraisal
• Types of performance appraisal systems
• Implementing and managing the performance appraisal system
• Setting and communicating objectives and performance standards
• Providing feedback
• Planning and writing the performance appraisal
• Conducting the performance appraisal feedback session
• Dealing with substandard performance
• Monitoring the performance management process
• Multi-rater appraisals
• Employee development

Who Will Benefit

HR professionals and managers responsible for implementing or managing performance management or appraisal systems within their organizations

Instructors

Cathy Lee Gibson, Lisa L. Hunter, Ronald M. Katz

Your workshop will be led by one of these instructors.

This course can also be taken online at www.ecornell.com/ilr and is available as part of Cornell's Blended Learning solutions.