Prepare yourself for your P&D conversation with an online training offered by TOP

TOP offers free online training sessions for managers and employees

During the Performance & Development meeting, the employee and manager discuss results and growth.  Good preparation for this conversation ensures that you get more out of this conversation. TOP offers training for both employees and managers to support them in the preparation of this meeting.

 

For staff: Taking charge of my performance and development

The purpose of this course is to effectively prepare yourself for the P&D conversation. Being more aware of what you want to achieve with the conversation will give you a better chance of succeeding. While we will be working with set themes, we will also explore your specific case. The course consists of a theory component and a practice component where participants will have the opportunity to practice conducting a difficult conversation with an actor.

The topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • How do I ensure that I take part in a P&D conversation that will satisfy my expectations?
  • How do I stay in control of the conversation?
  • How can I effectively prepare for the conversation?
  • How can I present my qualities in a way that my manager sees me for who I am and appreciates what I have to offer?
  • How do I give feedback to my manager/supervisor?
  • How do ensure that the way I am expected to perform is sufficiently clear and meaningful for me?
  • How do I ensure there is a clear link between what my manager expects from me and the department’s/unit’s objectives?
  • If I am dissatisfied about something, how can I raise this for discussion?
  • How can I discuss my career goals?

Interested? Register for the training on April 26th 9.00 - 12.00. This training is free for EUR staff.
Please note that this training is given in Dutch

 

For managers: Managing performance, coaching development

This course will show how P&D conversations can be used to achieve organisational objectives and development. The course consists of a theory component and a practice component where participants will have the opportunity to practice conducting a difficult conversation with an actor.

The following themes will be covered in the course:

  • How can I create a clear vision of the department’s/unit’s objectives?
  • How can I use the P&D conversations to steer the focus towards the department’s/unit’s objectives?
  • What are some commonly voiced dilemmas with regard to the P&D conversation and issues faced by employees.
  • How do I make clear performance agreements?
  • How do I give clear feedback so that the person receiving it really hears what I am saying?
  • How do I provide guidance for development in the current job role and how do I discuss career prospects?
  • How do I provide development-oriented coaching and performance-oriented guidance throughout the year?

Interested? Register for the training on April 26th 13.30 - 17.00. This training is free for EUR staff.
Please note that this training is given in Dutch.

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