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 Manama, 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 Manama that want better execution quality, clearer judgement, and sustained practical application.
Moving beyond theory, the programme addresses the practical side of Performance Conversations: how it works in live settings, where most teams underperform, and how to translate the learning into immediate action across roles and teams.
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
- apply practical management approaches in live team situations
- translate leadership intent into day-to-day action
- set expectations and communicate with greater clarity
- run clearer Performance Conversations and handle expectations more constructively
- improve team coordination, motivation, and follow-through
- handle performance, feedback, and accountability conversations more effectively
- recognise common management mistakes and respond more constructively
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
- more consistent people management across teams
- stronger manager capability and team leadership quality
- improved confidence in challenging management situations
- clearer expectations, communication, and accountability
- better engagement and Performance Conversations
- better goal clarity, feedback quality, and manager accountability in performance discussions
What’s Included
- tools and frameworks for everyday leadership and people decisions
- materials that support application after the course
- manager-focused workshop with practical scenarios and discussion
- optional tailoring to management level, function, or team context
- reflection exercises and action planning
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 Manama?
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. Delivery options include in-person training in Manama, live virtual workshops, and bespoke corporate sessions for teams in Bahrain and the Gulf region.