Designing and Implementing a Performance Management System
A practical, hands-on program that equips HR and business leaders with the tools to design, implement, and sustain an effective performance management system aligned with organizational strategy.
Participants gain proven frameworks, templates, and coaching techniques to drive accountability, improve performance, and build a high-performance culture across their organization.
- London, & Other Cities
- Multiple Dates
- 5 Days
- 5100 + VAT
| From | wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Location | Duration | Fee |
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| 03 May 2026 | 466 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | London | 5 Days | £5,100.00 |
| 04 May 2026 | 467 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Barcelona | 5 Days | £6,375.00 |
| 04 May 2026 | 468 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Milan | 5 Days | £6,375.00 |
| 04 May 2026 | 469 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Athens | 5 Days | £6,375.00 |
| 04 May 2026 | 470 | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Oxford Executive Institute | 12/04/2026 11:22 AM | Dubai | 5 Days | £6,375.00 |
Overview
An effective performance management system is one of the most powerful tools organizations can use to align strategy, people, and results. This practical and highly interactive five-day program equips HR professionals and business leaders with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks required to design, develop, and successfully implement a comprehensive performance management system that drives accountability, engagement, and measurable outcomes.
Participants will explore the full performance management lifecycle — from strategy alignment and system design to implementation, coaching, and evaluation — while working on real-world applications and templates they can immediately use within their organizations.
Program Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
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List the phases of the performance management cycle and describe the role of HR in each phase
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Distinguish between different types and components of performance management systems
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Design and develop a comprehensive and integrated performance management system
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Organize and plan a successful system implementation
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Identify business and technical requirements for performance management operating systems
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Develop mandatory coaching and training sessions for managers and employees
Program Benefits
Participants and organizations will gain:
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A structured, end-to-end performance management framework
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Ready-to-use tools, templates, and scorecards
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Clear KPI and competency-setting techniques
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Stronger alignment between strategy and employee performance
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Increased manager capability in coaching and feedback
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Fair, transparent, and objective appraisal processes
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Improved employee engagement, accountability, and results
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Reduced resistance to change during system implementation
- Certificate of Completion from Oxford Executive Institute.
Program Content (5-Day Agenda)
Day One – The Role of Human Resources in Performance Management
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Definition and purpose of performance management
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The performance management cycle
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Role of HR across all phases
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Strategic vs. administrative roles
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Tangible and intangible responsibilities of HR
Day Two – An Overview of Performance Management Systems
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Types of performance management systems
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Graphic Rating Scales
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Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS)
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Management by Objectives (MBO)
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Competency-Based Systems
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360-Degree Feedback
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Advantages and disadvantages of each approach
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Core components and building blocks
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Emerging organizational trends
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Uses and practical applications
Day Three – Designing a Performance Management System
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System prerequisites and readiness assessment
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Developing tangibles
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Objectives
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Targets
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Defining intangibles
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Competencies
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Values
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Behavioral indicators
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Determining weights and percentage score ranges
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Developing performance appraisal templates and forms
Day Four – Ensuring a Successful Implementation
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Pilot implementation strategies
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Identifying potential pitfalls and improvement opportunities
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Internal marketing and communication plans
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Change management techniques
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System support and evaluation
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Performance management operating systems
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Drafting business and technical requirements
Day Five – Coaching Managers and Employees
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Comprehensive training on the new system
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Coaching managers on developing objectives
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Conducting effective coaching conversations
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Structure of a coaching session
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Structure of appraisal and feedback meetings
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Embedding a performance culture
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for:
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HR Managers and HR Business Partners
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Talent Management and Organizational Development professionals
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Learning and Development specialists
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Performance Management and Compensation specialists
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Line managers responsible for appraisals and team performance
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Project leaders tasked with implementing HR systems
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Anyone involved in designing or improving performance management frameworks
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George Alonso
Program Advisor
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I highly recommend this course to energy traders, risk managers, and finance professionals looking to sharpen their market and hedging expertise.
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In finance, every decision is measured in risk and return — and culture is often the hidden risk no one quantifies. This program gave me practical frameworks to diagnose what was really holding our teams back and the confidence to lead change with precision. The tools weren’t theoretical; we applied them immediately. Within weeks, alignment improved and resistance dropped. It’s rare to find a course this strategic and this actionable at the same time. The certification from Oxford Executive Institute was simply the cherry on top.