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Respond to Critical Probation Feedback

Turn difficult feedback into a clear improvement plan.

Clarify expectations, prepare a constructive conversation and define visible progress over the next month.

100% onlineFocused practical course€99 per participantApplications open

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Illustrative scene: a professional listens carefully to a manager's constructive performance feedback in a private sunlit office, notebook open and respectful expressions.

YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you will be able to do.

Professionals seeking a structured response to critical feedback during a probation period.

Separate observations from unclear expectations.
Ask useful questions and agree specific next steps.
Make progress visible through evidence and follow-up.

WHAT YOU WILL CREATE

A practical 30-day improvement plan with observable milestones.

IN PRACTICE

A situation you could face.

Your manager raises concerns during probation. Some examples are specific; others are vague. Work out what improvement must look like over the next month.

YOUR TASK

Track evidence and seek feedback before the next review.

Illustrative learning scenario.

CURRICULUM

Your learning path.

3 modules

Understand the feedback

Separate what was said, what is evidenced and what needs clarification.

Prepare the conversation

Ask for specific examples, priorities and observable expectations.

Build the improvement plan

Choose actions, milestones and a sensible check-in routine.

THE EXPERIENCE

Practice with a purpose.

100% onlineNo in-person attendance required.

Practice in professional communication. It does not provide employment-law advice or guarantee an employment outcome.

Understand the decision

Define the question and the evidence a useful answer needs.

Test your judgement

Apply the method to a realistic case and explain your choices.

Review the quality

Use explicit criteria to judge the result and improve the work.

ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Before you apply.

Are courses delivered online?

Course materials, exercises and any included coaching or live sessions are delivered online. No in-person attendance required.

Each programme specifies its pace and included support. Your invitation confirms any scheduled sessions and their timing.

Why do I need to apply?

We review your background and any goals or motivation you choose to share to assess programme fit. There is no payment when you apply.

How do intakes work?

We welcome new participants in intakes over time. Apply for access and we will email you when the next intake opens for this programme.

When can I start?

We will confirm the start date, what is included and the fee when we invite you to join. You can then decide whether to take part. Applying does not give you immediate course access.

What does the fee cover?

Practice in professional communication. It does not provide employment-law advice or guarantee an employment outcome. The €99 shown is an estimated fee per person. We will confirm what is included, the final price and any applicable taxes before you decide to join.

Will I receive a certificate?

Your invitation will explain what you need to complete, how your work will be assessed and whether the programme includes a certificate. Any Academy certificate is separate from an accredited academic qualification.

Who is behind the Academy?

Scipio Academy draws on practical expertise from senior alumni of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We will share details of the programme contributors and reviewers with your invitation. The firms do not sponsor or endorse these programmes.