Personal Development Review (PDR)

Personal Development Review

About the PDR

The Personal Development Review is designed to support staff by encouraging constructive and supportive conversations between an individual and their line manager or reviewer.

The conversation should provide:

a ‘look back’, allowing staff to capture and reflect on achievements, contributions, and development during 2023-24

a 'look forward' to 2024-25 to agree future goals and any development or support required.

The University’s values and behavioursLink opens in a new window provide a helpful framework to reflect on. They help us to be at our best and to deliver effectively on the refreshed strategyLink opens in a new window, making it possible for Warwick and its people to thrive.

What do I need to know?

This year’s approach is very similar to last year’s. Line managers, or nominated reviewers, are encouraged to hold PDR conversations with their reviewees between 22 May and 31 July 2024. We suggest that most conversations will take around an hour.

You will need to have completed a PDR to be considered for a contribution awardLink opens in a new window.

What support is there?

You’ll find supporting documentation and guidance on this webpage to help you have effective conversations.

Before the meeting, everyone should take time to get ready for their PDR. Complete the necessary parts of the document and send it to your manager at least a week before your PDR meeting.

You can speak to your manager or the person completing your PDR if you’re unsure about any part of the form.

What are the benefits of PDR?

The PDR conversation with your line manager or reviewer is a valuable and ideal opportunity to:

Recognise your achievements over the past year and how your contributions are supporting Warwick’s strategic goals
Review how any development undertaken has supported your contributions and impact
Look forward together and connect individual goals and aspirations for the coming year with the aims of the team, department, and the wider University
Identify potential development opportunities that will further equip you to deliver, both now and in the future
Discuss career plans if you wish

PDR support and information

PDR How to Guide

PDR for Reviewees: Mind Tools playlistLink opens in a new window

PDR for Reviewers: Mind Tools playlistLink opens in a new window

Guidance on Inclusive PDRs

PDR Questions Quick Guide

PDR Top Tips Moodle courseLink opens in a new window

PDR for Reviewers: Prep Day workshopLink opens in a new window

PDR FAQsLink opens in a new window

Documentation

Two PDR forms are available to reflect different staff roles and contexts. Please select the most appropriate form:

PDR form for Staff on Academic Contracts

PDR form for Staff in Professional Services Roles and CCSG

Useful links

University StrategyLink opens in a new window

Values and Behaviours Link opens in a new window

Warwick TransformationLink opens in a new window

Leadership and Management DevelopmentLink opens in a new window

Mind Tools e-learning contentLink opens in a new window

Any queries?

If you have any questions about PDR, please contact  LMD@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window.

For questions relating to contribution awards, please contact reward@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window.

Your line manager, reviewer or HR Business Partner may also be able to help.