Managers are responsible for ensuring that team activity translates into measurable results. This requires setting clear goals, monitoring performance using evidence, and maintaining accountability across team members.

Driving Performance, Alignment, and Accountability

Driving Performance, Alignment, and Accountability
This course is part of Microsoft Team Management Professional Certificate

Instructor: Microsoft
What you'll learn
Set and communicate team goals that align daily work with organizational priorities
Monitor team performance using evidence and conduct structured performance discussions that support improvement
Delegate responsibilities effectively to balance workloads, clarify accountability, and support team productivity
Analyze team performance issues and recommend actions that improve alignment, accountability, and operational results
Skills you'll gain
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Delegation Skills
- Goal Setting
- Accountability Frameworks
- Performance Appraisal
- Constructive Feedback
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Expectation Management
- Performance Analysis
- Business Priorities
- Employee Performance Management
- Performance Review
- Team Performance Management
- Performance Management
- Performance Measurement
- Accountability
- Resource Allocation
Tools you'll learn
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June 2026
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