Have you ever wondered how some organizations consistently achieve exceptional performance while others struggle to keep up? What if there was a way to uncover the secrets behind their success and unlock the full potential of your organization? 

Course overview

The Certified Performance Management Systems Audit Professional equips participants with the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive performance audits by assessing the maturity level of Performance Management Systems that drive organizational excellence. The program embeds over 10 years of research in performance architecture development, employing maturity models for capability maturity levels diagnosis. This learning session presents a rigorous approach to diagnosing and auditing the maturity of performance architectures across five capabilities: 

• Strategic planning 
• Performance measurement
• Performance management 
• Performance culture
• Employee performance management

Benefits and importance

• By joining the global community of Performance Management System Audit, you gain access to a multitude of advantages, which include ensuring you have the right tools, processes, and people in the right place for your Performance Management System
• Identify the weaknesses of your current Performance Management Framework and learn how to shift from one maturity level to the next one.
• Maximize the added value generated by your Performance Management System by elevating current practices to best practices.
• Educate stakeholders to be oriented toward continuous learning and improvement.
• Assess your organization’s maturity level using the full audit methodology developed by The KPI Institute in collaboration with the GPA Unit.

Course structure and methodology

The course is structured into three stages, with an estimated duration of 40 hours:

1. Pre-course stage: This initial phase ensures a smooth transition into the training program. Participants will assess their current skills, interact with peers through an engaging online forum, and establish the foundation for a collaborative learning experience.
2. Core-course stage: During this stage, participants can opt for live online sessions or in-person interactions. They will actively participate in experiential learning, fostering a high level of interactivity. Additionally, they will complete their Individual Learning Maps and take the certification exam.
3. After-course stage: In this final phase, participants will participate in stimulating forum discussions and explore supplementary readings. They will have the opportunity to craft an actionable plan tailored to their organization’s specific needs.                                          

The Certified Performance Management Systems Audit Professional course also provides participants with a lot of meaningful resources like materials, samples, and toolkits (Desired State of Evolution, Strategy Map, Performance Scorecard, Performance Dashboard, Performance Healthogram, Initiatives Portfolio, Performance Management System Architecture, Monthly Performance Management Process, Employee Scorecard).

Course syllabus

The core course comprises nine learning modules:

1. The Role of the Performance Management Systems Audit
2. The Capabilities of an Integrated Performance Maturity Model Framework
3. Performance Management Maturity Assessment Methodology
4. Evidence-based Assessment
5. Perception-based Assessment
6. Interview-based Assessment
7. Data Interpretation
8. Audit Reports Consolidation
9. Audit Outputs

Flexible learning options

The course is regularly available in multiple languages, accommodating every participant’s schedule and language preferences.

Certification and recognition

Upon completion, participants will receive the following certificates (soft copy):

• Certificate of Attendance: for course session participation.
• Certificate of Completion: after fulfilling pre-course activities and passing the Certification Exam.
• Certified Professional Diploma: Upon successfully completing all three stages of the learning experience, as well as the full payment received by the contractor.
• CPD Certificate of Attendance: provided once you achieve Professional Status.

Seize the opportunity to unleash your organization’s potential through efficient performance management. Enroll today to become a Certified Performance Management Systems Audit Professional!

Riyadh, 28 Nov, 2023: Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has become the first company worldwide to receive the highest level (Optimized) of recognition for their Integrated Performance Excellence practices from the prestigious The KPI Institute

The certification assesses the company’s Strategy & Performance Management Architecture design and implementation. RSG was awarded the maximum accreditation, Level 5, While the average maturity level in the GCC region is a commendable three out of five. The KPI Institute’s report noted RSG’s innovation of the Balanced Scorecard methodology. The developer added sustainability as a fifth perspective, underpinning the importance of ESG and regenerative tourism for the company.

“From day one, our goal was to set new standards in everything that we do. We are proud to have achieved the highest possible level in this certification, reflecting our comprehensive approach to planning and performance, which is not merely about adhering to established norms but about redefining and innovating them,” said John Pagano, Group CEO at Red Sea Global.

The KPI Institute, through its strategy & performance audit division, the Global Performance Audit Unit (GPA Unit), provides a holistic assessment covering five critical dimensions: Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Management, Performance Culture, and Employee Performance Management.

Adrian Brudan, General Manager EMEA of The KPI Institute and GPA unit said: “Red Sea Global has dedicated itself to the development and enhancement of its strategy and performance management practices, aligning them with its strategic intent and industry best practices while adding sustainability as a key and core capability in order to achieve performance excellence. This commitment reflects the company’s visionary leadership, dedicated workforce, and state-of-the-art performance management architecture. With this achievement, Red Sea Global sets a new benchmark for excellence within its industry and beyond.”

Last month, The Red Sea welcomed its first guests. Two of its hotels are open for bookings and the Red Sea International Airport has been receiving a regular schedule of flights since September. Upon full completion in 2030, the destination will comprise 50 resorts, offering up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites. The destination will also include luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment, F&B, and leisure facilities.

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About Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global (RSG – www.redseaglobal.com) is a closed joint-stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia.

RSG is a global multi-project developer, seeking to lead the world towards a more sustainable future, showing how responsible and development can uplift communities, drive economies, and enhance the environment.  The protection of natural capital is central to all development decisions, as the organization seeks to create a better future for all.

A cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambition to diversify its economy, RSG is playing a key role in transforming the nation, by creating exciting opportunities for young Saudi talent and the private sector, as it develops built assets and destinations across multiple sectors that make a positive impact for people and planet.

RSG is the visionary company behind some of the world’s most ambitious development ventures, including luxury regenerative tourism destinations such as The Red Sea, Amaala and Thuwal Private Retreat. It has also been entrusted with refurbishment works at Al Wajh Airport, focused on upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure, and building a new international terminal.

Across its portfolio, RSG leverages the most innovative concepts, strategies, and technologies to deliver projects.

Contact details

For more information, please contact:

Jack Williams: Associate Public Relations Director

[email protected]

About The KPI Institute & GPA Unit

The KPI Institute (TKI) is a worldwide leader in performance management and KPIs training and certification. It operates research programs in 12 practice domains, disseminates industry insights through publications and knowledge platforms, and provides support in deploying those insights through training and advisory services.

The Global Performance Audit Unit (GPA Unit) is the strategy and performance audit division of The KPI Institute. Its purpose is to provide integrated strategy and performance assessment solutions through rigorous research, education and analysis.

Based on over 15 years of experience and a combination of academic and practitioner research in the field of strategy and performance, we have developed a unique set of frameworks for assessing the maturity level of organizational performance management systems.

The concept and services of the GPA Unit are available worldwide, as it is supported by a dedicated online platform and a global network of collaborators, www.gpaunit.org.

Contact details

For more information, please contact:

Adrian Brudan: General Manager EMEA, TKI

[email protected] | Contact Number: +40 721 233 084

The Global Performance Audit (GPA) Unit, a division of The KPI Institute (TKI) specializing in strategy and performance audits, is delighted to announce the completion of its performance management system maturity assessment for the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). The comprehensive audit scrutinized MODON’s strategic planning, performance measurement, performance improvement, performance culture, and employee performance management capabilities.

Employing the Maturity Model Frameworks devised by the GPA Unit that encompasses over 300 statements embodying best practices, the assessment evaluated the structure and maturity level of MODON’s organizational capabilities. This methodology involves an evidence-based assessment, a perception-based assessment, and an interview-based assessment.

According to The GPA Unit’s audit findings, MODON’s performance management system has achieved a Level IV maturity (integrated), positioning MODON among the top-ranking Gulf entities in terms of performance management system maturity level in 2023.

Fadi Al-Jafari, a senior management consultant at TKI and auditor involved in the maturity assessment project for MODON, commended the government agency’s well-established performance management system. He highlighted the presence of “formal processes, procedures and practices for all five capabilities evaluated.”

He further emphasized that “MODONs attainment of maturity level IV is an indication of their commitment to strategic planning, performance management and employee engagement in their pursuit of organizational excellence. This positions MODON among the leading entities in the Gulf region. This achievement aligns with the national goals outlined in Vision 2030 and underscores MODON as a beacon of leadership, accountability, and oriented towards a culture that fosters innovation.”

MODON’s accomplishment marks a significant stride in advancing best organizational practices in the field of strategy and performance management. In acknowledging this success, TKI reaffirms its commitment to propelling organizations forward through its diverse global expertise and unwavering pursuit of the highest standards.

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About The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (www.modon.gov.sa)

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) was established by Royal Decree in 2001 to develop and manage distinguished industrial cities and technology zones in the kingdom. MODON aims to be the leading partner for both the public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia. The role of the organization is strongly linked to the national priorities and the KSA Vision 2030.

Email: [email protected]

Number: 966118749175

About The KPI Institute (www.kpiinstitute.org)

The KPI Institute (TKI) is a worldwide leader in performance management and KPIs training and certification. It operates research programs in 12 practice domains, disseminates industry insights through publications and knowledge platforms, and provides support in deploying those insights through training and advisory services.

Global Performance Audit Unit (GPA Unit) is the strategy and performance audit division of TKI. Its purpose is to provide integrated strategy and performance assessment solutions through rigorous research, education, and analysis.

Based on over 15 years of experience and a combination of academic and practitioner research in the field of strategy and performance, we have developed a unique set of frameworks for assessing the maturity level of organizational performance management systems.

The concept and services of the GPA Unit are available worldwide, as it is supported by a dedicated online platform and a global network of collaborators: www.gpaunit.org.

Contact: Adrian Brudan, General Manager EMEA, TKI

Email: [email protected] | Contact Number: +40 721 233 084