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
Access provided by University of California, Santa Cruz
Recommended experience
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)
- Performance Review
- Accountability Frameworks
- Delegation Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Expectation Management
- Performance Analysis
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Team Performance Management
- Employee Performance Management
- Performance Measurement
- Business Priorities
- Performance Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Performance Appraisal
- Accountability
Tools you'll learn
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