About this course: Managing High Performance

This course explores essential strategies and methodologies used in managing high performing teams within organizations. Topics such as employee motivation, performance measurement and management, coaching, and organizational goal alignment are comprehensively covered to equip learners with the skills needed to support high performance in a professional setting.

What students will learn:

• Defining Performance: Understand what performance means in a workplace context and identify factors that contribute to high performance.
• Models of Motivation: Learn about key theories and models of motivation and how to apply them to motivate employees effectively.
• Performance Management Systems: Design and implement effective performance management systems, understand the role of leadership, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Performance Measurement: Explore various methods for measuring performance encompassing results and behaviors and ensuring fairness and accuracy in the process.
• Addressing Modern Challenges: Engage with contemporary debates and challenges in performance management to understand future directions in the field.

Prerequisites or skills necessary:

No specific academic prerequisites are required. However, having some background in Human Resources, management, psychology, or prior work experience will be beneficial.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Performance Definitions and Factors
• Motivation Theories and Applications in the Workplace
• Designing Effective Performance Management Systems
• Methods and Standards in Performance Measurement
• Recent Trends and Future Directions in Performance Management

Who should take this course:

This course is ideal for HR professionals, managers, and business leaders seeking to enhance their skills in managing teams and improving employee performance. Additionally, it is beneficial for those pursuing a career in organizational development or industrial/organizational psychology.

Real-world applications:

Skills acquired from this course can be applied in various real-world settings, such as:

• Corporate Leadership: Enhancing team performance through effective leadership and management strategies.
• HR Practices: Designing and implementing robust performance management systems in organizations.
• Employee Development: Coaching and developing employees to fulfill their potential and significantly contribute to organizational goals.
• Organizational Strategy: