Management Skills: Managing & Improving Employee Performance (Udemy.com)
Improve Employee Performance, Motivation, Engagement by Setting Clear Expectations & Managing Remote & Diverse Teams
Created by: Peter Alkema
Last updated November 2024
What you will learn
- Understand the importance of managing employee performance and its impact on organizational success.
- Set clear expectations and goals for employees using SMART criteria.
- Identify and understand the factors that impact employee performance, such as motivation, work environment, and support.
- Distinguish between different types of motivation and their effects on employee performance.
- Create a positive work environment that fosters employee engagement and productivity.
- Use rewards and incentives effectively to motivate and retain employees.
- Provide opportunities for growth and development to enhance employee skills and performance.
- Recognize the importance of regular feedback and its role in employee performance management.
- Deliver effective feedback using the SBI framework.
- Handle poor performance in a constructive and professional manner.
How it compares
Against the other 230 rated Udemy courses in Leadership & Management on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 42% of them
- Reviews1,268#107 of 231 by number of reviews
- Length1.9 hoursshorter than 52% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2024earlier than 63% of them
Course Description
Welcome to the course, "Managing and Improving Employee Performance"! I'm excited to share my over 20 years of experience in business with you and help you improve employee performance in your own organization. This course is designed for managers, supervisors, and business owners who want to take their team's performance to the next level.
Employee performance is a critical component of organizational success and it's more important now than ever before. As the business landscape continues to change, organizations need to be able to adapt and evolve to stay competitive. This course will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to manage and improve employee performance in your organization.
Throughout this course, you'll learn how to set clear expectations and goals, understand the factors that impact employee performance, and motivate employees to achieve success. We'll cover key topics such as providing feedback and support, managing a diverse and remote team, and measuring and rewarding performance.
You'll also learn how to identify and address poor performance, conflicts and difficulties, and legal issues and compliance. We'll also cover the importance of leading and managing change, building and maintaining a positive work culture, and coaching and developing employees.
In addition to the course content, you'll also receive a full workbook for the course, which consists of all the 1-page worksheets for each individual lesson. These worksheets are also available with each lesson, so you can easily follow along and take notes as you go through the course.
This course is unique because it not only provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to manage and improve employee performance, but also helps you develop the skills and confidence to implement these strategies in your own organization. This course will give you the tools and strategies you need to drive performance and success in your organization.
Enroll today and start improving employee performance in your organization!
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
1,268 Reviews
Peter Alkema
"What an amazing course! After finishing this course, I have confidence. Thank so much Dr Peter Alkema" ... "This is exactly the jump-start I needed. Very clear and concise"
I lead Digital Transformation & Architecture at ABB and I've been featured on CNBC Africa and won the Gartner CIO Of The Year in 2016. I founded and led the largest banking hackathon in South Africa which was published in 2019 as a case study by Harvard Business School.
I've taught over 100,000 students about technology, business, academics and self-development. In 2020 I completed my PhD at Wits University In Johannesburg. The study introduced a ground-breaking theory of Agile software development teams. My woodworking book was published in 2014 and has sold over 10,000 copies.
Olugbenga Gbadegesin: "Excellent delivery" / Lebogang Tswelapele: "This is what I have been longing for" / Paskalia Ndapandula: "Peter speaks with so much clarity" / Amantle Mangwedi: "It was straight to the point and the sections are cut into nice short segments which made it easier to go through" Kathy Bermudez: "Excellent material. Well organized..."
Werner van Wyk: "Thank you Peter, once again your lesson and course have given me so much knowledge and understanding" / Yvonne Rudolph "I really look forward to take everything i learned in action" / Josephine Mahlangu: "exactly what I needed to know, absolutely valuable and helpful for my personal growth"
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Reviews
By Suzanne Fassio-Hardy on 9/7/2026
le sujet de la performance est important pour l'employé(e) et l'entreprise pour permettre la réussite et l'évolution, il est alors clé de porter une attention à ce qui peut motiver les employés vers l'accomplissement de leurs missions, que ce soit un travail en solo, duo ou en équipe. Ce sujet est présenté de manière très claire et le présentateur met l'accent sur les aspects qui peuvent faire la différence.
By Brandon Williams on 8/12/2026
Course was good. Could do away with every section having their own resource to download. And could do away with 2 tests of 223 questions a piece.
By Anonymized User on 11/25/2025
I'm following the explanation and the way the instructor talks about the issues is very interesting and it's easier to understand. Great approach!
By Daini Adebayo Bolaji on 5/11/2025
Very fantastic course as it relates so much to my present job description in managing subordinates and also gives clear insight on how to manage my near future aspirations and expectations as a manager
By Jaysen Williams on 4/28/2025
Although there is good information, majority of it is basic knowledge. It does not warrant students to complete knowledge sections with 223 questions each.
By Anonymized User on 9/23/2024
Manage difficult employees and address performance issues. This is not working for me, so I cannot complete the course. Please help as the rest is done.
By Alessia Racca on 8/27/2024
Communication was clear and concise, and the course touches several important points for People Managers. I've however found the course repetitive at times. While it's important to stress out key points, some concepts excessively repeated with the risk of passing as redundant
By Sunbelt Products on 10/29/2023
So far everything is clear and easy to understand. Some of the examples are repeated throughout the course e.g. the SMART goals, clear and honest communication, etc. I was hoping for a much more original approach to the different topics. Having said that the host is very engaging and very knowledgeable about the topic. Thanks!
By Angelica Martinez on 10/26/2023
Lo temas son de mucho interés y están explicados de una manera sencilla, los tips también nos ayudarán para poder monitorear el deempeño de recursos. Gracias!
By Ashley Holmquist on 5/27/2023
I really loved this course. I have previously taken three other management courses and none of them touched on literally EVERYTHING like this video did. I feel like I am more prepared to lead my team after watching this video series.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100












