What this taster gives you
- Why many performance gaps start with unclear expectations
- Outcome, standard and measures: a simple model
- A worked example from a busy manager
- Space to agree one clear expectation and check it has landed
Your free taster
A practical first step from the course: setting expectations that are clear to you and to the person doing the work. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Print it or type into it, and keep it with your notes.
Inside the full course
- 1 It starts with clear expectations. Tool 1: The Expectations Agreement.
- 2 Regular performance conversations. Tool 2: The One-to-One Planner.
- 3 Spotting underperformance early. Tool 3: The Five Causes Check.
- 4 Addressing underperformance fairly. Tool 4: The Performance Support Plan.
- 5 Getting the best from good performers. Tool 5: The Stretch and Growth Plan.
- Knowledge checks. Five questions after each lesson.
- Certificate. A certificate of completion when you finish.
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