WashU: Setting Goals and Reviewing Results

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Ensure direct reports take a more active role in managing their performance;
• Manage performance on an ongoing basis while working within the organizations time parameters for goal setting and performance reviews; and,
• Provide the ongoing coaching and feedback your direct reports need to achieve their goals; and, Increase your direct reports' confidence and commitment to their success.

• Shared Ownership: Learners share with a partner the insights they gained about themselves in their self-assessment—concerning performance management. Facilitator introduces a performance cycle, roles and responsibilities, and the recommended discussions throughout the performance cycle.
• SMART Performance Goals: SMART goals are introduced. A video-based activity helps learners identifying what can go wrong when goals are not SMART, and how to avoid these situations. Leaders practice writing SMART goals; after a partner reviews and critiques the goals.
• The Interaction EssentialsSM and Performance Discussions: The group discusses the importance of personal and practical needs when setting goals and reviewing results. Facilitator reviews the Interaction Essentials, followed by activity in which learners identify the Key Principles and Interaction Guidelines that are most helpful in each type of discussion. Discussion Planner and Discussion Outline are introduced.
• Setting Goals Skill Practice: Facilitator explains the skill practice process with two roles—leader and direct report. A prepared skill practice is used by the learners to practice a challenging goal-setting discussion with a partner.
• Gathering Data: Two types of performance data—behavioral and operational—is introduced. Facilitator reviews the STAR format as a way of collecting behavioral data. A case study is used for leaders to analyze performance data and track the progress of a direct report.
• Reviewing Results Skill Practice: The case study continues via a positive model video of a leader using the Interaction Essentials and performance data—in a performance review discussion. Learners participate in a challenging reviewing results skill practice.
• Resources: Leaders receive a Resource Kit for both them and their direct reports to use back on the job.

"Great for both leaders and direct reports!"

Who should take this course?

Technical professionals wishing to earn Washington University's Technical Leadership Certificate. This course is designed to teach participants ways to increase their effectiveness with teams, in meetings and in individual discussion with peers, managers, vendors and customers.

Do I get a Certificate for this course?

This course is part of a larger program: The Technical Leadership Certificate. Take all 11 courses to earn the Certificate. Learn more here.