PDR - Support Available for Staff
To ensure the PDR process is as simple as possible comprehensive support is available for all staff. Everything you need to know about the process in order to take part in a meaningful way can be found in the following downloadable Guidance Booklet. Useful links are also available on the right.
Learning and Development Skills and Support for PDR
Details of additional support available, including Skills Sessions for Reviewer and Reviewees, can be found by clicking on the expandable sections below.
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PDR SKILLS FOR REVIEWERS AND REVIEWEES (Registration Required)
What does this involve?
Comprehensive Learning and Development support is available for Reviewees and Reviewers. These sessions will be delivered regularly during the academic year.
Please note PDR Skills development events are not 'mandatory'. Attendance will build skills and improve PDR for all staff. PDR skills workshops are designed to complement the PDR guidance but are not process/information briefings.
Participants should seek further advice from their line manager or HR Business Partner if there are specific questions relating to PDR or Academic Progression and these processes, as these will not be addressed during these skills sessions.
Please find workshop dates and session overviews here:
PDR Skills Sessions for Reviewees.
How will this benefit me?
The PDR Skills Sessions will ensure that Reviewers and Reviewees have the skills required to take part in PDR. These practical workshop sessions for Reviewers and Reviewees will include support and resources to develop skills to participate effectively in PDR conversations.
- PDR SKILLS - ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES
PDR skills development workshops for Reviewers and Reviewees are not mandatory, and many staff already have relevant experience. To complement that experience or if a workshop date is not available at a time that suis you, you might find it useful to access the additional learning resources below. These are available to download and use to help staff prepare, and have meaningful, ongoing PDR conversations.
- PDR Conversations – Resources for Reviewees
- PDR Conversations – Resources for Reviewers
- PDR Resource Pack
- Development Conversations Guide
- Developing and Agreeing Priorities Guide
- Feedback Essentials Guide
Additional development opportunities are also available to support other skills required for effective PDR. Please consider attending the following workshops if you wish to focus on the following topics in more depth:
Learning for All
Skills for Effective Mentoring
Effective Communication Skills
Get Ready for Management and Leadership
Planning My Career Development
- OVERVIEW OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFER
Queen’s has a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support staff with their skills development for current roles and to prepare for the future. The information below is a quick reference list to signpost Reviewers and Reviewees and help with preparation and planning for an effective PDR conversation.
People and Culture L&D Offer
For all staff
Core programme of personal development courses and workshops offered through a mix of virtual and in-person sessions. A range of topics and dates offered throughout the academic year and updated to reflect the needs of Queen’s staff.
Move your career forward with confidence. This resource enables staff to consider career and development through relevant, practical information and guides
An extensive online learning resource – thousands of expert-led, courses and videos, available free for staff. Learning at the point of need and available 24-7. Sign up and log in with your Queen’s e mail and view courses ranging from business skills, personal and professional development, digital skills, education, creative skills, management and leadership.
Queen’s supports and encourages coaching and mentoring as effective forms of development. Guides, resources and access to specific coaching and mentoring opportunities are included.
For Leaders and Managers
Resources and programmes for managers and leaders who play a key role in successfully achieving our strategic priorities through our people. Highlights include a core programme essential for all Queen’s leaders and managers and more in-depth programmes aligned to Queen’s Leadership and Management framework. Tools and online resources are available to complement L&D programmes.
For Researchers
A range of support and resources to support researchers – focussing on skills and career development to support professional and career planning.
For Fellowship Academy Members
Dedicated professional and career development support for a specific group of Research Fellows. Support provided to enhance:
- Research and funding
- Leadership development
- Networking and impact
- OTHER SOURCES AND PROVIDERS OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN QUEEN’S
There is a range of staff learning and development opportunities available for staff at all grades and categories, across the University, providing the opportunity to engage in a range of personal and professional development activities. Staff can find out more information about the other areas and what they offer via the Institutional Learning and Development page on the Staff Intranet.