2023/24 Semester 1&2 courses: This half-day (in-person) course is delivered to align with performance review cycles for the majority of university departments.

The session will work chronologically through the SDPR process, explaining the aims of the different steps, and discuss some case studies that illustrate the kinds of issues and conversations that may arise. It emphasises:

• giving balanced, constructive feedback
• setting goals in the context of the department, the University and the staff member’s career
• listening and questioning
• planning for the review meeting; setting and managing the agenda
• agreeing responsibility for future actions, so that the process has long-term momentum

Who should attend

This course is suitable for you if:

• you are Academic, teaching and/or research staff
• you are undertaking staff reviews under the University’s SDPR (appraisal) scheme
• you are about to be reviewed for the first time
• you have previously found review meetings difficult to prepare for

Presenters

Lisa Hegan and Alexandra Stanley, HRd Bristol

This online course uses blended learning to make the most of your time, focusing the live sessions on interaction, knowledge sharing and practice, and ensuring you have plenty of opportunities to embed learning on the job. Please note that 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:

• familiarise yourself with the relevant Career conversations form and the related guidance.
• complete the online Staff Development & Performance Review (SDPR) module on Moodle (accessed via self-enrolment)

After attending this workshop, you will be able to:

• explain the purpose and benefits of a well-conducted staff review process
• use the SDPR documentation to focus and record the outcomes of an open, constructive discussion
• conduct a discussion meeting to review performance, give feedback, agree future objectives and development needs

The Effective Behaviours Framework (EBF) has nine key behavioural areas. This course will help you to develop skills and knowledge related to the EBF behavioural groups highlighted below:

• Achieving results
• Managing self and personal skills
• Developing self and others

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

Review the Career progression for Education and Research staff web page for guidance and support to help you manage your career at the University.

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

• Delivering great feedback
• Assessing my performance review skills
• Ten tips for successful performance reviews
• Preparing for my personal review meeting
• Boud, Keogh and Walker: reflection and learning

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, and have also jointly discussed the following with your line manager to ensure that the training is suitable and your learning can be transferred back to the workplace:

• how this training will help to deliver your individual/team goals
• the expected outcomes (i.e. what is expected to change/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.