Performance Improvement Plans - What Makes an Effective PIP

The question I get a lot is, “When should a supervisor issue a PIP”? First, performance improvement plans are not to be ‘issued’ like you would a speeding ticket. PIPs should be designed as helpful tools to assist employees on their path to performance improvement and success. Second, this type of tool can be initiated at any time the supervisor and/or the employee identifies a weak area that needs to be worked on. 

Shifting the concept of the purpose of PIPs can go a long way in achieving positive and lasting results. This course reviews 7 steps in a PIP process, including the purpose of PIPs, communication skills, and what to do when outcomes are achieved, or not. 

With this resource-loaded, fast-paced, and relatable course, you will receive tools, tips,  and techniques to use to successfully lead your team. By the conclusion of this training,  you will have actionable items and tools to implement the learning objectives and achieve sustained success.  

This is a PowerPoint instructor-led presentation that includes lecture, audience participation, and key takeaway action plans and is qualifiable for 1.0 CEUs/instruction hour. 

Learning Objectives:-

• Find out the 7 steps in a PIP process 
• Understand the purpose of PIPs 
• Explore when to use PIPs 
• Identify communication skills necessary for positive outcomes 
• Recognize what to do at the conclusion of the PIP 
• Learn tips and techniques 
• Discover best practices that are right for you and your organization • Determine expectations and responsibilities 
• Know where to go for more information 

Areas Covered:-

• Pre-course survey 

Step 1: Understand PIP’s Purpose 

Step 2: Determine If/When a PIP is Appropriate 

Step 3: Develop PIP Draft 

Step 4: Review PIP 

Step 5: Implement PIP 

Step 6: Monitor PIP Progress 

Step 7: PIP Conclusion 

• Post-course survey 
• Key Takeaways with a Call to Action 

Why Should You Attend?

Attending this training will help you and your team grow professional skills and discover how to work towards continued success for yourself, your team, and your organization. It will help you to advance your current success, boost your chances to meet your future goals and aspirations, and to inspire others to follow your lead. Further, this course will help your team better understand company-wide expectations of individuals and teams to achieve desired results. When workplaces incorporate these cultural principles, the work environment becomes a place to look forward to coming into with enthusiasm. 

If developing your skills isn’t prioritized by you or your organization, you risk individual, team, department, and organizational failure without everyone reaching their full potential. 

Who Will Benefit:-

Everyone who interacts with others and aspires to continue their professional development will benefit from this training. That includes anyone from front-line workers to the leadership team. It is also general information that is relevant to all industries  including human resources, medical, legal, hospitality, transportation, government, sales,  communications, education, insurance, science, engineering, banking, non-profit, fitness,  investment, realty, marketing, construction, and more. Human Resource Professionals,  Supervisors, Managers, Business Owners, CEOs, COOs, CHROs, Presidents, Vice  Presidents, Employees.