Target audience: Managers who will appraise staff at levels 1 - 3
Brief Outline: This half day course is aimed at managers and supervisors undertaking PPDR discussions with staff, and in particular managers for whom this is a new responsibility. It will provide reviewers with the opportunity to learn about the University’s PPDR process, understand the purpose and benefits of PPDR, assess performance and set appropriate objectives. As well as clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the appraiser and appraisee, the course provides delegates with the opportunity to practice using the key skills of an appraiser within a ‘safe’ environment.
Please note: separate Appraisal sessions are offered for level 4-7 managers of professional services staff and managers of academic staff.
What you can expect to learn:
- The purpose and benefits of Personal Performance Development Review
- How to assess individual performance within the UoS performance management framework
- How to avoid bias
- How to handle difficult situations
- How to set SMART objectives
Facilitator Information / Led By
Name: Janet Pink
Job Title: External Consultant
Recommended Reading
- Managing your appraisal
- Introducing Performance Reviews (Your Development Toolkit)
- How to Conduct a Performance Review Meeting (Your Development Toolkit)
Workshop availability
To check if this is a current workshop visit Staffbook to check on any available dates.
