Performance development review training for academic and professional service staff

What is it?

This course is applicable for both academic and professional service staff. It will focus on the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to conduct an effective Performance Development Review. Prior to attending, participants should undertake the online Moodle course “Performance Development Review” which explains the process. 

Target audience

Academic and professional service staff who are new to the College’s PDR process.

This course is mandatory for all line managers.

Programme objectives

• Understand the purpose and benefits of the Performance Development Review Process (PDR)
• Appreciate how the PDR can enhance individual and organisational performance and lead to a positive and motivating experience for the reviewee
• Identify the skills, knowledge and attributes that make the PDR most effective & valuable
• Assess development needs in current role and agree most appropriate development solution
• Discuss any longer term career aspirations

• The role of the reviewer and the impact you make
• The power of questions
• Reviewing and rating performance and objectives
• Writing relevant and effective objectives

Precourse work

Please ensure that you complete the  PDR training Moodle course before you attend the session.

Programme facilitator

Organisational Development

Course length

Half-day course.

This course is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email orgdev@rhul.ac.uk

Performance development review training for academic and professional service staff

What is it?

This course is applicable for both academic and professional service staff. It will focus on the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to conduct an effective Performance Development Review. Prior to attending, participants should undertake the online Moodle course “Performance Development Review” which explains the process. 

Target audience

Academic and professional service staff who are new to the College’s PDR process.

This course is mandatory for all line managers.

Programme objectives

• Understand the purpose and benefits of the Performance Development Review Process (PDR)
• Appreciate how the PDR can enhance individual and organisational performance and lead to a positive and motivating experience for the reviewee
• Identify the skills, knowledge and attributes that make the PDR most effective & valuable
• Assess development needs in current role and agree most appropriate development solution
• Discuss any longer term career aspirations

• The role of the reviewer and the impact you make
• The power of questions
• Reviewing and rating performance and objectives
• Writing relevant and effective objectives

Precourse work

Please ensure that you complete the  PDR training Moodle course before you attend the session.

Programme facilitator

Organisational Development

Course length

Half-day course.

What is it?

This workshop will cover best practice for academic probation advisers and introduce the College guidance on probation supervision, including teaching and learning via the Educational Development team. It will also include an introduction to the principles of mentoring.

Target audience

The workshop is mandatory for anyone serving as a probation adviser.

Workshop leaders

Tracy Bhamra, Senior Vice-Principal for Student and Staff Experience

Mark Crompton, Head of Educational Development

Ellie Rayner, Head of Organisational Development and Diversity