The Human Resource Development: Performance Appraisals and Talent Management course is the 12th of 20 courses developed as part of the Human Resources Certification Program.

In this course, the focus will be on performance appraisals, talent management, and leadership. One of the most important aspects of human resource development is retaining and extracting the greatest value from high-potential employees, instruction on how to develop and evaluate performance management programs is provided, as well as methods to evaluate performance. This course also provides instruction on how to develop and assess the performance evaluation process and talent management programs.

Mentoring, executive coaching, and leadership techniques used to help manage organizational talent are also discussed. In topic one, Develop and Evaluate Performance Management Programs, you'll gain a basic understanding of performance management methods, as well as a better understanding of how to develop, implement, and evaluate performance management programs and procedures.

The most common complaint from employees is that performance reviews are not done on time. In topic two, Performance Appraisal Methods, you'll increase your knowledge and understanding of the methods used in the performance appraisal process.

Talent management approaches should be easily understood by everyone in the organization. In topic three, Develop and Evaluate Talent Management Programs, you'll become more familiar with the tactics HR professionals use to develop, implement, and evaluate talent management programs. These include assessing talent, developing career paths, and managing the placement of high-potential employees.

A leader's level of emotional intelligence has a direct impact on his or her ability to manage and develop effective teams. In topic four, Leadership Development Theories and Applications, you'll gain a better understanding of career development and leadership development theories and applications.

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