Overview

Managing People for Maximum Performance is a one-day short course that teaches you how to set standards, manage expectations, and optimise the potential of your employees so they can excel. 

A high percentage of new managers feel out of their depths, wishing they had more training before commencing the role.

We'll teach you recruitment approaches, feedback models and the tools to create an effective management roadmap so you can feel confident to lead a successful team. 

Upon completion, you'll have highly-scalable coaching skills that are applicable whether you're a two-person company, or part of a major conglomerate.

Who should attend

This is a fantastic entry level course for future managers, leaders, and coaches, and we see a wide range of ages and expertise levels attend. Whether you’re new to leading or experienced and seeking to refresh your leadership skills, this course is suitable.

Skills you’ll learn

  • Measuring and setting goals
  • Strategy development
  • Allocating work
  • Delivering feedback

Learning outcomes

  • Understand how people think and how to improve employee performance
  • Design performance management frameworks to ensure consistency with the objectives of your organisation
  • Learn how to provide employee feedback and on-the-job coaching to improve and confirm excellence in team performance
  • Reinforce good performance and encourage people to want to do more.
  • Cut down on erratic performance and overcome resistance to change. Set and measure the right goals for people

About your instructor

  • Nick Mills in a suit and with a green background

    Nick Mills

    Nick is a relaxed, thoughtful and insightful facilitator and coach, with extensive experience in travel, insurance, finance, and other industries. He is motivated to help leaders have more meaningful interactions and more effective and sensitive conversations with all team members. Nick is completing his PhD in inclusion for LGBTQ+ leaders in the finance and professional services sectors.
  • Matthew Doig with checkered shirt

    Matthew Doig

    A highly skilled facilitator, Matt has delivered impactful learning to help people realise their potential for over three decades. He has collaborated with prominent private and public enterprises and is committed to enabling the transformation of aspiring leaders and managers. Matt’s expertise covers leadership, people management skills, and managing for maximum performance.
  • “The facilitator was flexible to the needs of the group and provided valuable information which will definitely help my career.”

    Vicky , Managing for Maximum Performance

Why Swinburne?

Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts

Participant course training manual

Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere

Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors

Upcoming dates
Day(s)
Time
Managing for Maximum Performance
Day(s)
16 April 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Managing for Maximum Performance
Day(s)
7 August 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM
Managing for Maximum Performance
Day(s)
8 December 2025
Time
09:15 AM - 04:00 PM

Download brochure

Download this document as a quick outline of the short course that can be printed and presented to your employer.
Live Online Delivery

Our Live Online delivery

Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.

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