Correcting Performance Problems

Topic-Level Outline

             Days:           1

Prerequisites:           None

             Unit 1 :           Identifying performance problems

           Topic A: 0   Attendance problems

           A-1:           Identifying the types of attendance problems

           A-2:           Determining the severity of an attendance problem

           Topic B: 0   Achievement problems

           B-1:           Identifying the types of achievement problems

           B-2:           Determining the severity of an achievement problem

           Topic C: 0   Conduct problems

             C-1:             Identifying the types of conduct problems

             C-2:             Determining the severity of a conduct problem

             Unit 2 :           Investigating performance problems

           Topic A: 0   General guidelines

           A-1:           Following the guidelines for interviewing

           Topic B: 0   Performance issues

             B-1:             Investigating attendance problems

             B-2:             Identifying the factors affecting achievement

             B-3:             Investigating conduct problems

             Unit 3 :           Providing feedback to employees

           Topic A: 0   Addressing performance problems

           A-1:           Preparing for a feedback session

           A-2:           Following the guidelines for providing feedback

           Topic B: 0   Conducting feedback sessions

             B-1:             Following the feedback process

             Unit 4 :           Addressing behavioral problems

           Topic A: 0   Impact of problem behavior

           A-1:           Taking the right approach

           A-2:           Explaining behavioral impact

           Topic B: 0   Responding to employee reactions

             B-1:             Identifying types of employee reactions

             B-2:             Responding to employee reactions

             Unit 5 :           Disciplining employees

           Topic A: 0   Preparing to discipline the employee

           A-1:           Understanding disciplinary action

           A-2:           Preparing for a disciplinary meeting

           Topic B: 0   Conducting a disciplinary meeting

           B-1:           Applying disciplinary guidelines

           B-2:           Avoiding pitfalls during a disciplinary meeting

           B-3:           Conducting a disciplinary meeting

           Topic C: 0   Follow-up with the employee

                        C-1:                        Monitoring employee performance

                        C-2:                        Conducting the follow-up meeting