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 Xi’an, 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 Xi’an that want more consistent delivery, clearer judgement, and stronger real-world usage.
This is not a theoretical overview. The course examines how Performance Conversations applies in real work, what good practice means in practice, where most teams underperform, and how to implement what they learn right away from day one.
Audience
- new and experienced managers
- high-potential professionals moving into leadership roles
- functional managers responsible for performance and people development
- team leaders and supervisors
- leaders who need stronger consistency in communication, accountability, and coaching
Learning Outcomes
- recognise common management mistakes and respond more constructively
- apply practical management approaches in live team situations
- improve team coordination, motivation, and follow-through
- run clearer Performance Conversations and handle expectations more constructively
- translate leadership intent into day-to-day action
- handle performance, feedback, and accountability conversations more effectively
- set expectations and communicate with greater clarity
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
- stronger manager capability and team leadership quality
- better goal clarity, feedback quality, and manager accountability in performance discussions
- improved confidence in challenging management situations
- more consistent people management across teams
- better engagement and Performance Conversations
What’s Included
- materials that support application after the course
- optional tailoring to management level, function, or team context
- manager-focused workshop with practical scenarios and discussion
- tools and frameworks for everyday leadership and people decisions
- reflection exercises and action planning
Delivery Options
This course is available for in-person delivery in Xi’an, China, as a live online session, or as a private in-house programme for local, regional, or international teams. Format, duration, examples, and activities can be customised for your audience, function, and business context.
- Available formats: classroom, live virtual, or hybrid delivery
- Typical duration: half day, full day, or multi-session manager series
- Customisation options: industry examples, internal terminology, systems, policies, and team scenarios
- Group options: focused leadership cohort, functional team, cross-functional group, or wider awareness session
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 group composition can be adapted based on seniority, department, and business requirements.
2. Can the course be tailored for our organisation in Xi’an?
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?
Usually, 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. This course can be taken in person in Xi’an, via live virtual classroom, or as a private session for organisations across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.