Performance management - two 3hr sessions over two consecutive days

Level – Developing

Overview

Employers need to manage the performance of their employees. 

Underperforming employees or teams can cause significant disruption and have a real impact on organisations. 

Setting clear objectives and expectations can help: 

  • better motivate people and teams
  • set standards and benchmarks
  • communicate business needs
  • recognise the work of those performing well

This training will help you feel confident in managing performance, setting targets and communicating expectations. This will help:

  • establish good working relationships between managers and teams
  • promote organisational growth
  • retain the best people

Who is this best suited to?

Developing level courses will help you build skills and gain a working knowledge of everyday employment principles and procedures. This training is aimed at people with basic knowledge or experience in the topic, but this is not essential. 

This training would be particularly suitable for:

  • line managers
  • HR professionals
  • business owners

You will get the most out of this training if you either:

  • have a general knowledge of performance management
  • want a refresher reviewing your workplace procedures

What will I learn from this training?

  • the benefits of performance management  
  • appraisals, goals and objective setting 
  • managing underperformance 
  • supporting positive performance 
  • giving feedback
  • improvement and development plans

 By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:

  • explain the benefits of managing performance
  • identify and set clear objectives 
  • apply knowledge to review and address underperformance
  • develop staff and promote positive performance

Key course information

Trainer led – online via Zoom

Duration - Split into two sessions, delivered over two consecutive days. The duration of each session will be 3 hours

The dates are:

  • Day 1 - 26th of November 2025, 09:30 – 12:30
  • Day 2 - 27th of November 2025, 09:30 – 12:30

The training session will include:

  • case studies
  • polls/quizzes
  • group discussion
  • useful checklists

Attendees will also receive:

  • a digital certificate
  • a handout containing useful links
  • a copy of the PowerPoint slides 

We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.

Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.

Run this programme for your organisation

Organisations often book a number of people on our training courses at the same time. We encourage this as it can help share the learning amongst your teams. 
 
We provide in-company training on the following topics:

  • Certificate in Workplace Mediation
  • Having difficult conversations
  • Management training for developing managers
  • Management training for new managers
  • Managing discipline and grievance
  • Staff representative training

Contact our Customer Services Team if you would like to discuss this further.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.
Venue:Digital via Zoom
Date:26/11/2025
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Price: £270.00 per person   Please note our training events are VAT exempt
To book now please select how many people will be attending:
* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if number exceed this or for more details about the training session.