This workshop is delivered in-person (on campus) or virtually (MS teams) and will enable you to conduct effective reviews for those you line manage by focusing on the purpose and principles of an effective review conversation. The course will cover:

• preparing for the review meeting
• conducting the review meeting
• key skills around using questions, active listening and feedback − techniques
• setting SMART objectives

Course structure

• This workshop may be delivered over a three hour session (including a short break)
• The workshop dates will highlight if the session will be held in-person (on-campus) or a virtual session (on MS Teams)
• You will need to complete pre-work in advance of attending the in-person course

Who should attend

This course is suitable for you if you are a manager or supervisor who will be conducting an SDPR for the first time at the University.

Facilitator

Debra Parsons, Senior Learning and Organisational Development Consultant

This course uses blended learning to make the most of your time. The session focuses on interaction, knowledge sharing and practice, ensuring you have plenty of opportunities to embed learning on the job.

Please note, you will need to complete all accompanying work and come to the session prepared and ready to engage with your colleagues.

Before attending this course you will need to complete the pre-work, which will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Access the course materials including pre work.

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• explain why performance and development reviews are carried out
• describe the principles of a review meeting
• describe and demonstrate some of the skills involved in carrying out a review
• recall where to find internal training and development provision

The Effective Behaviours Framework (EBF) has nine key behavioural areas. The three key behaviours related to this course are:

• achieving results
• managing self and personal skills
• developing self and others

Please note, attending the course does not provide evidence of achieving these behaviours. You will need to demonstrate them by applying your skills and knowledge.

Access online tools and support on-demand via the Development Toolkit, such as:

• Introducing performance reviews
• Performance appraisals
• Top tips for preparing for a performance review meeting
• Delivering great feedback
• Helping others use constructive feedback
• SDPR playlist

Discussing your learning and development with your line manager

We assume that if you need permission or agreement to attend this course you will have arranged this before booking. To ensure the training is suitable and your learning can be transferred back to the workplace, you should also have discussed the following with your line manager:

• how this training will help to deliver your individual or team goals
• the expected outcomes (what is expected to change or improve as a result)
• any support required post-course to enable you to transfer your learning back to the workplace

Your manager will receive an automated notification when you book or cancel a place on a course using ESS.

Book your place

Once a course date has been arranged you can book your place using Employee Self-Service (ESS). Places will be available to book on self-service up to 24 hours before the course, to allow for participants to complete the required pre-work. You must book a place to be able attend. Download instructions on how to book your place using ESS.

The session will be delivered in-person.

Please note that we do not hold a waiting list for this course.

Cancel your place

You can cancel your place using Employee Self-Service (ESS). Download instructions on how to cancel your place using ESS.

Please cancel your place as early as possible (and at least 3 days in advance) to allow others to book instead.