Ethical Performance Management

Today, more than ever, effective performance management is critical to the well-being of an organization, as well as the engagement and satisfaction of staff. Unfortunately, performance management is also often one of the most dreaded responsibilities managers face. This session will provide insight into what performance management is, how to prepare and conduct performance appraisals, how to coach the marginal employee, legal considerations to be aware of when conducting an appraisal, and ways to engage and motivate staff.

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

• Recognize how to collaboratively set standards of performance
• Recall how to prepare and conduct performance appraisals that are fair, respectful, and effective
• Identify common rater bias and legal considerations of performance management
• Recall principles of feedback and coaching regarding performance

Highlights

The major topics covered in this class include:

• Definition and Benefits of Ethical Performance Management
• Setting Standards/Goal setting
• Preparing and Conducting the Appraisal Interview
• Legal Considerations in Performance Management
• Avoiding Rater Bias
• Feedback and Coaching