The University has adopted a PDR scheme in order to provide every member of staff with the opportunity to:

• take time out to discuss their role and development, career aspirations and appropriate support required
• review how their development has supported their contribution and impact
• discuss their achievements and contributions
• connect individual goals and aspirations for the coming year to the aims of the department and the wider University
• have a record of the conversation and a personal development plan

The sections below highlight key aspects of the PDR process, including learning opportunities and resources to help you prepare and get the most out of the process.

Personal Development Review for Reviewees: a short moodle course is available, introducing the key elements of PDR for reviewees	Frequently Asked Questions: a webpage has been developed to provide responses to FAQs, which may be updated throughout the year
Your benefits and responsibilities: consider your input in the process, including what to do in advance of a PDR meeting.	PDR Conversation Techniques: guidance on listening and handling difficult conversations to enable an effective conversation
Goals and objectives: guidance on drafting this core element of the PDR process, including the SMART model	What is a development need?Understanding and planning your development needs
Goal ratings: details on capturing a rating against individual goals is being encouraged for colleagues in Professional Services and CCSG in 2018	PDR top tips: a short animated video highlighting the key points about PDR. These top tips are also available as a pdf
"What to say when someone criticises you": is a video learning resource available to support staff constructively respond in review discussions.	Careers Information for Staff: a resource page to support your broader career development considerations
Learning Development Centre (LDC): visit our Development Opportunities pages to view the range of workshops, activities and resources are available to support staff development	How to ... Complete a Personal Development Review (PDR): download the full guide to understanding the PDR process and your role/actions within it

 Details on how to complete the online PDR form will be available here soon, for colleagues in Professional Services and CCSG using this option in 2018.