Summary
Managers shape performance, engagement, clarity, accountability, and team culture. This course develops practical management capability in Performance Conversations so leaders can guide people more effectively and handle everyday management situations with confidence. In this Performance Conversations Training Course in Riyadh, participants build practical capability in Performance Conversations with focus on goal clarity, feedback, accountability, and development through Performance Conversations. The programme is designed for organisations in Riyadh that want more consistent delivery, clearer judgement, and improved on-the-job implementation.
Instead of abstract concepts, this course concentrates on applied Performance Conversations in the workplace: what successful adoption requires, where typical weaknesses occur, and how to translate the learning into immediate action after the session.
Audience
- new and experienced managers
- functional managers responsible for performance and people development
- leaders who need stronger consistency in communication, accountability, and coaching
- high-potential professionals moving into leadership roles
- team leaders and supervisors
Learning Outcomes
- apply practical management approaches in live team situations
- set expectations and communicate with greater clarity
- improve team coordination, motivation, and follow-through
- recognise common management mistakes and respond more constructively
- handle performance, feedback, and accountability conversations more effectively
- run clearer Performance Conversations and handle expectations more constructively
- translate leadership intent into day-to-day action
Agenda / Modules
Module 1: Performance management foundations
- purpose of performance management beyond forms and ratings
- manager role in clarity, consistency, and fairness
- linking performance to goals and behaviour
Module 2: Setting expectations and goals
- setting expectations, priorities, and meaningful goals
- making standards observable and discussable
- avoiding vague or conflicting messages
Module 3: Feedback and review conversations
- giving balanced feedback and running review discussions
- preparing evidence and examples
- keeping the conversation productive and credible
Module 4: Handling gaps, resistance, and accountability
- addressing performance gaps, defensiveness, or avoidance
- using accountability without damaging trust
- documenting next steps appropriately
Module 5: Development and follow-through
- linking performance to coaching, development, and follow-through
- tracking actions over time
- building stronger manager habits after the course
Business Benefits
- clearer expectations, communication, and accountability
- more consistent people management across teams
- better goal clarity, feedback quality, and manager accountability in performance discussions
- better engagement and Performance Conversations
- stronger manager capability and team leadership quality
- improved confidence in challenging management situations
What’s Included
- tools and frameworks for everyday leadership and people decisions
- reflection exercises and action planning
- materials that support application after the course
- optional tailoring to management level, function, or team context
- manager-focused workshop with practical scenarios and discussion
FAQs
1. Who should attend this Performance Conversations course?
This programme is designed for professionals, managers, and teams who need stronger practical capability in Performance Conversations. The cohort can be shaped around specific roles, seniority bands, and business objectives.
2. Can the course be tailored for our organisation in Riyadh?
Yes. The programme can be adapted to your industry, internal terminology, systems, policies, examples, and team challenges so the learning is more directly usable after the workshop.
3. Is this course suitable for mixed-function groups?
Generally, yes. The workshop can be run for a single function or for mixed groups where collaboration across roles is important.
4. Does the course include practical exercises?
Yes. Depending on the format, the course can include practical exercises, facilitated case analysis, individual reflection, and team-based application.
5. Can this be delivered virtually as well as in person?
Yes. We offer in-person delivery in Riyadh, live online sessions, and tailored corporate programmes for teams throughout Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.