PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT The field of Human Resource Development is one that is being increasingly recognized and accepted as one of the most vital contributors to total organizational growth and effectiveness. Organisations acknowledge that their employees are as a primary source of competitive advantage. Managing their performance and developing it so that organizational goals are met becomes one of the key focus areas for any organisation. Moreover, these are processes for which a line manager is as much accountable as the HR manager. It is the line manager who has to deliver results by managing the performance of his/her team or workgroup and by ensuring that there is continual development of the individual. Thus, Performance Management and Employee development are two important areas of HRD that contribute directly towards the healthy growth of the individual in the organization. Consequently, a good understanding of this area would enable a manager to help in developing and maintaining the dynamism and vitality of the organization. TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE 1. Introduction and Overview of PM & ED 2. Psychology of Learning & Learning Theories and Principles 3. Identification of Development Needs 4. Training Methodology 5. Design and Administration of Training Programmes 6. Evaluating Effectiveness of T&D 7. Issues with Performance Management Systems in Organisations 8. Principles and Benefits of Performance Management 9. Process of Performance Management 10. Methods of Performance Appraisal 11. Balanced Scorecard 12. Issues of Measurement and Accuracy in Performance Management 13. Developing and Administering a Performance Management System 14. Performance management systems in Indian organizations 15. Performance Counseling & Feedback EVALUATION