About this course: Once you have hired good employees, the next step that successful people managers take is to develop the full potential of their employees. Performance management is a process that helps managers achieve the goal of getting the best from their employees. In this third course in the Human Resources for People Managers specialization, we will discuss the skills and key processes you will need to develop your employees to attain department and organizational goals. These skills will include setting clear expectations, providing positive and corrective feedback, and delivering an effective performance appraisal.
Created by: University of Minnesota
Taught by: Larry Bourgerie, Senior Lecturer
Carlson School of Management, Department of Work and Organizations
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 5 in the Human Resource Management: HR for People Managers Specialization |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Vietnamese, Korean |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
GETTING STARTED - DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
In this module, you will begin your journey into learning about managing employee performance for your organization. We will cover performance management fundamentals and discuss ways to be more strategic in implementing better performance management in your organization. Two key elements that will be useful to people managers in this module are the difference between performance appraisals and performance management and recognizing how performance management can affect your organization.
11 videos, 3 practice quizzes
- Video: 1.1.2 About Larry Bourgerie
- Video: 1.1.3 Linking Performance Management to Financial Outcomes (ROI)
- Video: 1.1.4 Culture and Performance Management - A Global Perspective
- Cuestionario de práctica: Managing Employee Performance Overview
- Video: 1.2.1 Performance Management and Performance Review; Aren't They the Same Thing?
- Video: 1.2.2 Purposes and Design Elements of Effective Performance Management
- Video: 1.2.3 The Impact of Effective Performance Management Both Internally and Externally
- Discussion Prompt: Differences between Performance Appraisals and Performance Management
- Cuestionario de práctica: Performance Management Fundamentals
- Video: 1.3.1 Strategic Performance Management Model
- Video: 1.3.2 Perils of Poorly Implemented Performance Management
- Video: 1.3.3 Role of Training in Performance Management Strategy
- Video: 1.3.4 Performance Management's Link to Strategy
- Cuestionario de práctica: Strategy and Performance Management
Graded: Developing Performance Management Systems
WEEK 2
IMPLEMENTING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
In this module we will begin to put structure around performance management. We will discuss the difference between results and behavior and how to describe and identify performance objectives and standards. You will also learn how to identify employee skills and how you can use this to develop performance standards. Finally, you will learn about three ways to measure results and behaviors and the different benefits and limitations each approach offers.
12 videos, 3 practice quizzes
- Video: 2.1.2 "Calculating" Performance
- Video: 2.1.3 The Importance of Defining Performance
- Cuestionario de práctica: Defining Performance
- Video: 2.2.1 Traits, Behaviors, Results - What Is Important?
- Video: 2.2.2 Performance-Task Skills vs Transferable Skills
- Video: 2.2.3 Characteristics of Effective Performance Objectives
- Video: 2.2.4 Developing Performance Standards
- Cuestionario de práctica: Measuring Performance and Developing Objectives
- Video: 2.3.1 Are There Options When I am Measuring Performance
- Video: 2.3.2 Why Use the Comparative Methods Approach?
- Video: 2.3.3 Why Use the Absolute Methods Approach?
- Video: 2.3.4 Why Use the Results Methods Approach?
- Video: 2.3.5 Combo Method: Menu vs. Buffet
- Cuestionario de práctica: Measuring Results and Behavior
Graded: Management by Objective (MBO)
WEEK 3
TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
In this module, you will learn the fundamentals of performance reviews. You will learn the steps for conducting an effective performance review, timing and frequency, and how to create individual development plans for your employees. Another key element in this module is feedback; You will learn the components of effective feedback, the advantages and disadvantages of multirater feedback, and why giving feedback is so important. Finally, you'll learn ways to avoid rater bias and elements for best practice in performance reviews.
13 videos, 2 readings, 3 practice quizzes
- Reading: Performance Review TED Talk
- Discussion Prompt: Best & Worse Performance Review
- Video: 3.1.2 Steps in Conducting an Effective Review
- Video: 3.1.3 Components of a Review Form
- Video: 3.1.4 Timing and Frequency of Reviews
- Video: 3.1.5 Developing an Individual Development Plan
- Cuestionario de práctica: Effective Reviews
- Reading: NY Times Article on Giving Effective Feedback
- Video: 3.2.1 Components of Effective Feedback
- Video: 3.2.2 What is Multi Rater Feedback?
- Video: 3.2.3 Pros and Cons of Multirater Feedback
- Video: 3.2.4 Costs of not Giving Feedback
- Cuestionario de práctica: Effective Feedback
- Video: 3.3.1 Identifying Types of General Rating Errors
- Video: 3.3.2 Rating Errors and Practical Impact
- Video: 3.3.3 Training to Minimize Manager Bias In the Rating Process
- Video: 3.3.4 Best Practices to Minimize Legal Exposure
- Cuestionario de práctica: Preventing Rater Bias
Graded: Tools for Effective Performance Management
WEEK 4
CREATING A POSITIVE PERFORMANCE CULTURE
You are now ready to bring things full circle. In this module you will learn how to create a positive performance culture in you organization. You will learn the fundamentals of creating civility in your organizational cultures, as well as ways to identify and correct incivility, which can weaken your organization's performance. Finally, you will learn about building a culture that focuses on values and strengths. A culture that creates and reinforces positive norms and values is a culture that helps your organization grow. It is important to "walk the talk" and model the behaviors of positive performance culture.
11 videos, 3 practice quizzes
- Video: 4.1.2 What is Culture?
- Video: 4.1.3 Fundamentals of Civility -The 3 R's
- Discussion Prompt: What is a Respectful, Civil Environment?
- Cuestionario de práctica: Role of Culture in the Organization
- Video: 4.2.1 What is a Culture of Incivility?
- Video: 4.2.2 Impact of Culture Incivility (Individuals & Teams)
- Video: 4.2.3 Hard and Soft Costs of Incivility on Organizations
- Video: 4.2.4 Culture's Impact on Performance Management
- Cuestionario de práctica: The High Cost of Incivility
- Video: 4.3.1 Building on Your Values and Strengths
- Video: 4.3.2 Creating and Reinforcing Performance Norms and Values
- Video: 4.3.3 Linking Cultural Norms and Behavior into HR and Performance Management Practices
- Video: 4.3.4."Walk the Talk": Model the Behavior Where You Are
- Cuestionario de práctica: Creating and Maintaining a Performance Management Culture
Graded: Creating a Positive Performance Culture
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Ratings and Reviews
This course works in collaboration with the other two courses which gives in depth knowledge of Managing Employee Performance in the HR field. The teacher is also awesome!
I recommend 100% this course, take it you wont regret it but learn a lot! Professor Larry makes everything so easy to understand and plus the fun way! Thank you, I cant be more prouder of myself even though English is not my first language.
Excellent course, it will be very useful to apply it with my managers starting with Service Leadership.
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