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Coaching and mentorship

Conducting Performance Reviews

Replace ineffective annual reviews with a useful rhythm of coaching.

Feedback works best when it is clear, timely and connected to development. Learn how to assess team members, prepare for constructive conversations, conduct coaching sessions and establish a consistent feedback rhythm.

  • Understand why useful feedback matters.
  • Prepare an individual coaching plan.
  • Conduct coaching conversations and maintain a rhythm.
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Course providerProfessional Leadership Institute
Course structure5 modules + introduction and wrap-up
Course focusFeedback. Coaching. Performance improvement.
Bring your learning to work

Make performance conversations more useful.

For managers and team leaders who want clearer feedback, stronger accountability and a better approach to employee development.

01

Shift toward coaching

Understand the limitations of annual reviews and the benefits of more regular coaching.

02

Assess consistently

Use a consistent framework to consider values fit, contribution and development needs.

03

Prepare the conversation

Create a focused plan before the meeting and approach difficult points constructively.

04

Build a feedback rhythm

Hold coaching sessions that lead to clear actions, follow-up and continued development.

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What you’ll learn

Curriculum shown directly from this course in Thinkific.

START Introduction4 lessons
  • Before You Begin
  • Downloads: Resources Available to Print
  • WelcomeFree preview
  • Downloads: Performance Reviews Cheat Sheet, Coach and Connect Cheat Sheet and Coach and Connect Template
01 Module 1: Why Feedback is so Important at Work4 lessons
  • Module 1 IntroductionFree preview
  • Employee AssumptionsFree preview
  • The Value of FeedbackFree preview
  • Module 1 Quiz
02 Module 2: Replacing Annual Reviews with Structured Coaching5 lessons
  • Module 2 IntroductionFree preview
  • Performance Reviews No Longer WorkFree preview
  • Principles to 'Win Before You Begin'
  • The Positive Benefits that Come from Coaching
  • Module 2 Quiz
03 Module 3: Star Charting Each Team Member5 lessons
  • Module 3 Introduction
  • Evaluating Core Values Fit
  • The Star Chart
  • How to Develop a Coaching Plan for Each Box
  • Module 3 Quiz
04 Module 4: Conducting a Coaching Session3 lessons
  • Module 4 Introduction
  • How to Hold a Coaching Session
  • Module 4 Quiz
05 Module 5: Choosing a Coaching Rhythm3 lessons
  • Module 5 Introduction
  • The Importance of Rhythms
  • Module 5 Quiz
FINISH Wrap-up3 lessons
  • In Conclusion
  • Final Test
  • Downloads: Resources Available to Print
Before you begin

Good to know

Who is this course for?

For managers and team leaders who want clearer feedback, stronger accountability and a better approach to employee development.

How long does it take?

Plan for approximately 2 hours. The course is self-paced, so you can work through it around your schedule.

Do I need previous experience?

No coaching certification is required. It helps to have a real employee or recurring feedback challenge in mind.

What is included?

The course includes online lessons, quizzes, downloadable resources and a Certificate of Achievement.

Conducting performance reviews

Turn feedback into a conversation that moves performance forward.

Prepare clearly, coach consistently and give employees a useful path for development.

Course price$149.00
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