Training is important but keeping the level of competency that results from training is equally important for organizations to achieve its strategy goals. In this team assignment, the team will create a performance management plan from job description through training to tracking growth and development. The paper will include: A job posting for an entry level job for a company. Use one found on a job website such as Indeed.com or Monster.ca Research the company and explore the cultural values, job position, and performance of employees of the company in the similar position. The paper will document the outcome of this research. Develop an off-the-job training program that reflects the values of the company. The training program will include a summary lesson plan, demonstrated SMART objectives that align to the values of the position and the organization. The paper will include the relevant documents for off-the-job training including the summary lesson plan with SMART objectives and evaluation tools. Develop a mentoring/coaching program that supports the employee after off-the job training for this position. The mentoring/coaching program needs to follow best practices for mentoring and coaching. The paper will include the mentoring/coaching program. The mentoring/coaching program needs to align to both the off-the-job training and on-the-job training. Develop a series of performance management criteria for this position that aligns to the training, mentoring and coaching programs. The paper will include performance management criteria based on the job posting. There needs to be an alignment of the criteria to the on-thejob mentoring and off-the-job training. Develop the performance review process that follows best practice. The paper will include the process, who is involved, the roles of the people involved, the setup and the expected outcome of the performance review process