Employee Performance Management

This DIXONTECH programme strengthens participants’ capabilities to design, implement, and sustain effective performance management systems that align individual goals with organizational success. It explores modern approaches to goal setting, appraisal systems, and continuous performance conversations that drive accountability and engagement. Through evidence-based frameworks, delegates will learn to integrate feedback, coaching, and data analytics into the performance cycle to enhance productivity and development. The course combines strategic insights and practical applications to ensure managers and HR professionals can transform performance management into a dynamic tool for growth and excellence.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Fundamentals of Performance Management Systems
• Goal Setting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Performance Appraisal and Continuous Feedback
• Coaching, Development, and Performance Improvement Plans
• Data-Driven Decision Making in Performance Management

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Apply strategic and practical methods to enhance employee and organizational performance.
• Align employee objectives with corporate strategy
• Design transparent and fair performance systems
• Conduct effective and motivating appraisals
• Use feedback and coaching to drive improvement
• Address underperformance constructively
• Leverage analytics for performance tracking
• Build a culture of continuous improvement

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Professionals responsible for designing or managing performance systems.
• HR Managers and Directors
• Performance Management Specialists
• Line Managers and Supervisors
• HR Business Partners and Advisors
• Organizational Development Professionals
• Learning and Development Managers
• Talent and Capability Managers

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH methodology integrates strategic frameworks, group simulations, and data-driven exercises. Participants will work through practical case studies, review real performance data, and engage in guided feedback sessions. The training emphasizes a balance between analytical thinking and people-centered leadership to ensure performance management delivers measurable impact.

DAY 1

Fundamentals of Performance Management Systems

• Understanding the purpose and evolution of performance management
• Aligning performance management with organizational objectives
• Exploring global trends and modern practices
• Clarifying roles and responsibilities in the performance process
• Identifying key challenges in performance implementation
• Establishing principles of fairness and transparency

DAY 2

Goal Setting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Developing SMART and strategic performance objectives
• Linking individual goals to corporate priorities
• Building KPIs for efficiency, quality, and innovation
• Using balanced scorecards for performance tracking
• Communicating goals effectively to teams
• Adjusting goals in dynamic business environments

DAY 3

Performance Appraisal and Continuous Feedback

• Structuring performance review meetings
• Providing constructive and developmental feedback
• Managing performance documentation and forms
• Avoiding bias and ensuring objectivity
• Using behavioral models for feedback (STAR, SBI)
• Integrating performance reviews with recognition and rewards

DAY 4

Coaching, Development, and Performance Improvement Plans

• Applying coaching models to enhance performance
• Designing personal development and improvement plans
• Addressing performance gaps collaboratively
• Linking learning to performance outcomes
• Encouraging accountability and self-motivation
• Building a high-performance, growth-focused culture

DAY 5

Data-Driven Decision Making in Performance Management

• Applying HR analytics to measure performance trends
• Tracking progress through dashboards and reports
• Evaluating performance ROI and productivity impact
• Identifying early warning indicators of underperformance
• Using data for succession and talent planning
• Embedding performance data into strategic decisions