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EPMHRM
Effective Performance Management Systems
Human Resources
Professional level
10 Modules
40 Topics
Corporate
In-house or live virtual
Certification
Blue Ocean Academy certificate

EPMHRM
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About the EPMHRM Program
Effective Performance Management Systems shows HR teams and line managers how to run a performance cycle that people trust and that improves results. The program covers goal setting, competency frameworks, continuous feedback, appraisal discussions, calibration, ratings, underperformance and the link to reward and development. Participants practice real conversations and leave with usable forms and a cycle calendar. Delivered in-house at the client's premises or live virtual for the whole team.
What You Will Learn
- Understand how performance management supports business strategy
- Design goals and measures that managers can apply
- Build a competency framework linked to job roles
- Apply continuous feedback and coaching through the year
- Lead appraisal discussions that stay fair and factual
- Implement calibration to reduce rating bias
- Manage underperformance with a documented improvement plan
- Measure the impact of the performance cycle
What you take away
Skills You'll Build

Goal setting
Performance appraisals
Rating calibration
Improvement planning
Core Topics
Who Is This Program For?
HR business partners
Run a cycle line managers respect
HR managers
Redesign appraisal policy and forms
Line managers
Hold fair, factual performance conversations
Department heads
Link team goals to business targets
Learning and development specialists
Turn appraisal output into development plans
Team leaders and supervisors
Give feedback that changes behavior
What's Included?
Delivery at your premises or live virtual for your team
Practice sessions built around your own job roles and forms
Editable appraisal forms, goal templates and a cycle calendar
Certificate of completion issued by Blue Ocean Academy
Blue Ocean Academy
Corporate training terms and scheduling policies apply
Course Outline
- What the system is meant to deliver
- Why traditional appraisal systems fail
- The annual cycle and its touchpoints
- Roles of HR, managers and employees
Every participant receives a Blue Ocean Academy certificate of completion
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Every participant receives a Blue Ocean Academy certificate that can be verified by their employer. Corporate clients receive a completion report for the whole cohort.
Digital Certificate
Verifiable Credential
Professional Recognition
Cohort Completion Report


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