Australian Leadership Skills Centre
One Day Short Course
Practical Skills for Leading People and Managing Performance
People and Performance Short Course
People and Performance Short Course
People are the foundation of every organisation, and effective performance management is essential for building trust, supporting growth, and achieving results. This practical short course helps participants strengthen their capability to lead people, set clear expectations, communicate effectively, and address performance issues with confidence and professionalism.
Through real‑world scenarios, discussion, and practical tools, participants learn how to build strong working relationships, manage performance proactively, and create a positive environment where individuals and teams can thrive.
This one day course will guide you in building or re-evaluating your approach to performance management practices. A structured and holistic view of managing people and managing performance will help you better engage and direct your people. This course will give you practical steps and activities to help you improve your people management skills.
What the Course Covers
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Understanding the foundations of effective people management
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Building trust and strong working relationships
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Leading and supporting team performance
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Communicating expectations clearly and respectfully
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Providing constructive feedback and recognition
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Identifying and addressing performance issues early
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Managing conflict and difficult conversations
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Creating a positive, high‑performance team culture
Why People and Performance Matters
Leaders who manage people well are better able to:
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Build trust and engagement
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Strengthen team cohesion and collaboration
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Address issues early and fairly
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Improve productivity and workplace culture
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Support staff wellbeing and development
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Create an environment where people feel valued and motivated
This course provides practical tools and approaches that participants can apply immediately.
Course Overview
Title: People and Performance Short Course
Duration: One day Short Course
Format: Online or face‑to‑face workshop with practical tools, discussion, and real‑world application.
Description: A practical and engaging course designed to help participants build confidence in leading people and managing performance.
Who should attend?
This short course is ideal for:
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New and emerging leaders
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Supervisors and managers responsible for team performance
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Professionals wanting to strengthen their people‑management skills
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Teams seeking to build a positive, high‑performance culture
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Organisations wanting consistent, confident performance management practices
Benefits
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Participants gain practical strategies to lead their people and manage performance effectively.
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They build confidence in addressing difficult performance issues in a fair and constructive way.
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They strengthen their communication skills and ability to set clear expectations.
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They learn how to identify and respond to performance concerns early.
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As a result, they contribute to a more positive, accountable, and productive team culture.
Learning Approach
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Practical tools and templates for immediate use
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Facilitated discussions that build shared understanding
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Real‑world scenarios to strengthen confidence and capability
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Reflection activities to support personal insight and growth
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Strategies for managing performance proactively and respectfully
Tailored Delivery
This course can be tailored to reflect your organisation’s context, workforce needs, and performance expectations. We work closely with you to ensure the course delivers meaningful, lasting impact.
