Performance Management and Talent Development

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Performance Management and Talent Development

Instructors: Andi Lassiter, Ph.D.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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5 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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.

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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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Andi Lassiter, Ph.D.

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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