Managing Performance

This course provides the understanding, skills, tools, and practice to implement a performance improvement system that will increase performance and enhance the job satisfaction of the people you supervise. 

Addressing performance issues can be challenging, but with the right tools, supervisors can turn these moments into opportunities for growth and success. In Managing Performance, you’ll learn how to set clear expectations, provide meaningful feedback, and create a performance improvement system that not only drives results but also enhances employee satisfaction. Part of Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development’s Agricultural Supervisory Leadership certificate program, this course is designed for both new and experienced farm supervisors who want to strengthen their leadership and support employee development.

Through this course, you’ll learn how to: 

• Implement effective performance management systems
• Set clear goals and expectations,
• Give constructive feedback,
• Address unsatisfactory performance with confidence,
• Coach employees to improve skills and effectiveness,
• Support career planning and long-term growth.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement on your farm.

Course Format:

ASL103 | Managing Performance is a six-week online course delivered through Moodle. Instruction includes a combination of prerecorded lectures, reading assignments, written activities, and a weekly quiz. Every week students can participate in a live discussion session with instructors and peers to discuss the weekly activities and learning topics. To get the most out of the course, students should plan to spend a minimum of two hours each week on combined course activities. Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development’s supervisory leadership program consists of six courses. Students who complete all six courses with a grade of 70 percent or better on all weekly quizzes will receive an Agricultural Supervisory Leadership certificate. 

Audience: 

Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development leadership courses are appropriate for both new and experienced farm supervisors and managers, as well as those preparing to become supervisors. All participants will learn leadership concepts and practice skills that will improve their ability to build a positive workplace and get results through leading others.