Elevating Performance Management Conversations in NAMER Product Teams

Objective: 

To create a tailored and impactful learning experience that would guide product people managers in having effective performance management conversations, with an emphasis on addressing underperforming team members.

Challenge:

Designing a comprehensive yet concise curriculum that specifically targets the unique challenges faced by product people managers in addressing underperformance within their teams.

Solution:

• A custom curriculum was developed that heavily leveraged resources from Manager Fundamentals.
• The primary goal was to drive efficiencies in "Giving Direct & Honest Feedback," ensuring that managers used this learning to meet their learning OKR within Manager Fundamentals.

**Feedback & Outcomes**

• "Natalia, thank you so much for this session; it was enlightening."
• "Loved the frameworks, incredibly helpful!"
• "Learned so much, thanks to both Natalia and Team."

Conclusion:

The Product Fundamentals Pilot demonstrated its significant value by meeting the unique learning needs of NAMER product people managers. The structured approach spread over three months, ensured continuous engagement and learning. The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants showcases the program's success, paving the way for similar initiatives in the future.