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CIPD Level 33CO04AC 4.1

Introduction to performance management and its core purposes

3CO04Essentials of people practice

This CIPD Level 3 video introduces performance management and its core purposes within the 3CO04 Essentials of people practice unit, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 4.1. The video explores how organisations use performance management to drive productivity and enhance individual and team performance, examining key components including job descriptions, training and development plans, and both informal and formal review processes. You'll discover how workplace policies, procedures, and performance management data integrate into a coherent performance framework. By watching this video, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of performance management's purpose and essential components, equipping you to effectively explain and implement performance strategies in HR practice.

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Assessment Criteria 4.1

Explain the purpose and components of performance management

Indicative Content

Productivity and performance management including factors affecting individual and team performance; the place of job descriptions in performance reviews; training and development plans; informal and formal reviews; workplace policies and procedures; performance management data.

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About 3CO04Essentials of people practice

CIPD Level 3
3CO04
Learning Outcome 4

This unit introduces the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. It further explores a diverse array of specialist subjects such as recruitment, talent management, reward and learning and development, essential to a career in people practice. Importantly, this unit enables practitioners to apply their knowledge and skills, building their confidence and ability to practise progressively.

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