STILLWATER, Okla. — As a manager, it’s critical that you say these words on occasion: “We need to discuss your performance.†Unfortunately, this statement brings discomfort to managers at every level.
On August 12, as part of the ongoing HR Matters series co-sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce and Meridian Technology Center, Mackenzie Wilfong, Assistant University Counsel, Oklahoma State University, will share “Managing Difficult Performance Reviews.â€
When conducted well, performance discussions strengthen working relationships, zero in on priorities and identify developmental needs of your team members to meet their short- and long-term goals. This session will provide you with tips and strategies to handle even your most challenging employees.
During this session, you will learn how to:
· Prepare your employee for the conversation
· Overcome review challenges related to poor performance
· Identify nonverbal clues that can reveal hidden thoughts
· Deliver corrective feedback that inspires, motivates and gets results
· Direct the conversation so that your employee leaves with a sense of fairness and commitment
To register for the upcoming HR Matters series call (405) 377-3333 or visit meridiantech.edu/HRMatters.
Meridian Technology Center is a career and technology training center located in Stillwater, Okla. The center has more than 70 career majors and offers a wide variety of evening personal and professional development courses and certifications for many diverse career fields. Meridian also offers services to businesses in need of training and development. Each year approximately 11,000 students come to Meridian from all areas of business and industry.
