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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOP&193

Training on Performance & Feedback / Coaching Skills

Build coaching and feedback skills to improve performance, develop talent, and create a culture of growth.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This training equips leaders, managers, and professionals with practical skills in performance management, delivering constructive feedback, and applying coaching techniques to enhance employee growth. Participants will learn how to set clear expectations, use feedback as a development tool, and adopt coaching approaches that inspire motivation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Team leaders and supervisors.

  • HR and talent development professionals.

  • Managers at all levels seeking to strengthen coaching skills.

  • Executives aiming to improve employee engagement.

  • Professionals transitioning into people-management roles.

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand performance management as a continuous process.

  • Apply structured feedback models (e.g., SBI, BOOST).

  • Develop coaching skills to support employee growth.

  • Address performance gaps constructively.

  • Create a culture of open communication and learning.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of Performance Management

  • Role of managers in performance development.

  • Linking performance to organizational goals.

  • Setting SMART and stretch goals.

Module 2: Feedback as a Development Tool

  • Principles of effective feedback.

  • Feedback frameworks (SBI, BOOST, DESC).

  • Practicing constructive and balanced feedback.

Module 3: Coaching for Growth and Performance

  • Core coaching principles and mindset.

  • Using the GROW model for coaching conversations.

  • Active listening and powerful questioning techniques.

Module 4: Handling Performance Challenges

  • Addressing underperformance with empathy and clarity.

  • Managing resistance and defensiveness.

  • Role-plays: difficult performance conversations.

Module 5: Embedding Feedback & Coaching in Teams

  • Creating a feedback-rich culture.

  • Encouraging peer-to-peer coaching.

  • Monitoring progress and continuous improvement.

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Enhanced employee performance and productivity.

  • Stronger culture of accountability and feedback.

  • Improved employee retention and engagement.

  • Better alignment of individual goals with organizational strategy.

Individual Impact

  • Mastery of effective coaching conversations.

  • Confidence in giving and receiving constructive feedback.

  • Tools to manage underperformance tactfully.

  • Ability to motivate, develop, and inspire teams.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Feedback focuses on performance gaps or achievements, while coaching develops skills and future growth.

Course finder

Find the right course for you

Prefer to talk it through? Send us an enquiry and a facilitator will scope a fit within a business day.

For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Performance & Feedback / Coaching Skills in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.