Performance Management and Talent Development
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Performance Management and Talent Development
This course is part of Skills for New Manager Success Specialization
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What you'll learn
Implement continuous performance management practices to drive accountability and growth.
Apply structured evaluation methods to fairly evaluate and develop employee talent.
Utilize effective hiring and onboarding strategies to ensure long-term engagement and success.
Skills you'll gain
- Employee Retention
- Behavioral Management
- Talent Management
- Leadership Development
- Performance Improvement
- Smart Goals
- Job Evaluation
- Team Leadership
- Employee Performance Management
- Performance Analysis
- New Hire Orientations
- Performance Review
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Performance Management
- Employee Onboarding
- Management Training And Development
- Leadership
- Goal Setting
- Team Management
- Organizational Development
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March 2026
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course is designed for managers who want to drive team excellence through continuous performance support and strategic talent development. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to:
- Set clear expectations and SMART goals that align individual performance with team objectives - Implement continuous performance management by moving beyond annual reviews toward regular check-ins - Conduct fair, unbiased evaluations and address underperformance with structured support - Hire and onboard talent effectively to ensure long-term engagement and retention You’ll hear from organizational consultants with expertise in work psychology who share research-backed best practices to help new leaders succeed. You’ll engage with practical tools, such as evaluation rubrics and goal-setting frameworks, that turn abstract management theories into daily habits. You’ll also practice your skills through hands-on activities, including simulated performance conversations with virtual employees and drafting a customized 30–60–90 day onboarding plan. By the end of the course, you’ll feel equipped to build and lead a high-talent team that is consistently motivated and aligned with success.
Move beyond the annual review by learning how to manage performance on a continuous basis. You’ll explore techniques for setting clear expectations and SMART goals, and delivering timely, constructive feedback that drives employee accountability and growth.
What's included
4 videos3 readings2 assignments
4 videos•Total 18 minutes
- Welcome to the Course!•3 minutes
- Setting Clear Expectations as a Manager•6 minutes
- Conducting Effective Performance Conversations•6 minutes
- Feedback That Drives Growth and Accountability•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 35 minutes
- Goal-Setting Techniques•10 minutes
- Why Ongoing Performance Conversations Matter•10 minutes
- Delivering Timely, Constructive Feedback•15 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Managing Performance Continuously•30 minutes
- Managing Performance Continuously•30 minutes
This module focuses on conducting fair, structured evaluations and developing talent for long-term success. You’ll learn to identify and mitigate bias in performance reviews, manage underperformance with support, and design development plans that align employee career goals with organizational needs.
What's included
3 videos3 readings2 assignments
3 videos•Total 14 minutes
- What Makes a Performance Evaluation Fair?•5 minutes
- Understanding Underperformance•4 minutes
- Developing Talent for Long-Term Success•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
- Bias in Performance Reviews•10 minutes
- Responding to Underperformance•10 minutes
- Why Succession Planning Supports Retention•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Evaluating and Developing Talent•30 minutes
- Evaluating and Developing Talent•30 minutes
Master the art of building a high-performing team through effective hiring and onboarding. You’ll learn to conduct unbiased, structured interviews and implement onboarding strategies that foster early engagement and long-term retention from an employee's first day.
What's included
4 videos2 readings2 assignments
4 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Why Fair Hiring Matters•4 minutes
- From Interviews to Hiring Decisions•4 minutes
- Designing an Effective Onboarding Experience•4 minutes
- Congratulations on your Course Completion!•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Interviewing Best Practices•10 minutes
- Why Onboarding Matters•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Hiring and Onboarding for Success•30 minutes
- Hiring and Onboarding for Success•30 minutes
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