HR Training
Performance Management Training for Managers
An engaged and skilled workforce means enhanced productivity and efficiency, reduced employee turnover, and decreased dispute risk.
Utilising case studies and practical exercises, our Managing Performance training course brings to life the benefits of proactive and consistent performance management, from setting clear expectations to addressing poor performance cases.
Who should attend?
This interactive workshop is suitable for all managers, particularly those who carry out one-to-one supervision meetings and staff reviews, whether they are new to people management or experienced managers who require a refresher. It will also be useful to those who have HR responsibilities.
Who will deliver the training?
Our management training is delivered by highly experienced and qualified HR practitioners with genuine ‘hands-on’ practical experience of supporting employers all over the UK with their HR requirements.
What are the benefits?
Managers will increase their knowledge of best practice and develop their skills in all aspects of the performance management process, from identifying performance gaps to setting improvement plans.
They will also increase their confidence when it comes to giving constructive feedback, reducing the need to have difficult conversations or utilise the formal performance management process.
By enrolling managers in this course, organisations will increase their ability to maximise workforce talent, ensuring that individual performance is aligned with organisational needs and that issues are identified and addressed consistently. Organisations will also be better equipped to deal with any disputes and increase their prospects of success in the event of an Employment Tribunal claim.
Course content
Defining high performance
Setting standards and expectations
Effective supervision meetings
Objective setting
When standards are not met – effective feedback
Informal or formal process?
Defining the issue – capability or misconduct?
Performance improvement plans
Course duration and timings
This one-day course is available for up to 12 delegates and can be delivered in-person or virtually, depending on your needs.
We recommend face-to-face delivery for better interactivity, but the course can also be split into two half-day virtual sessions with content adjusted accordingly.
Timing and location can be arranged to suit your preferences.
Flexible programmes designed around your organisation
Our expert practitioners work closely with you to design programmes that reflect your organisation’s challenges, culture and priorities. Whether you are developing new managers, strengthening leadership capability or addressing specific people risks, we create learning that delivers practical results.
Every programme we deliver is built on the same core principles:
Current and relevant
Our content is continually updated to reflect the latest employment law developments, leadership thinking and workplace best practice. Your people learn what matters now - not outdated theory.
Engaging and interactive
We use proven learning techniques, real-world scenarios and practical application to ensure learning sticks. Sessions are participative, thought-provoking and designed to drive lasting behavioural change.
Outcome focused
Every programme is aligned to your business priorities and built to deliver clear, measurable results. From improved manager confidence to reduced risk and stronger performance, we focus on real impact.
WorkNest helps develop new managers, address complex people challenges and build a stronger leadership pipeline.
What our clients say
Whatever your size or sector, we design solutions that fit your needs. From growing SMEs to national organisations, we help teams build capability, strengthen leadership, and stay compliant.
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