The Personal Development Review (PDR) aims to engage staff with the University Mission, Vision and Values and aims to help you reflect on how you can achieve your own performance excellence. To support this aim, the University has developed an online system to facilitate your PDR.
Your PDR will help you to :
Understand what is expected of you in your role
Reflect on what you already do well and where you can improve
Discuss and review your achievements, progress and contribution
Plan your development and career goals
PDR is a continuous cycle that links University Strategy to your team objectives and your own individual objectives with a focus on your performance, contribution and career aspirations. The key principle in ensuring you have a meaningful PDR is the quality of the conversation. Professional, honest and open conversations enable us to celebrate successes and provide the right support and development for you.
'The success of the University depends upon its people and that is why it is critical that all staff have meaningful PDR discussions. The aim is for all of us to have objectives that align with our University Strategy and contribute to the achievement of our four strategic imperatives. We need to encourage, develop and support staff to meet these challenging and exciting strategic aims and incorporate the University’s values into all our working lives. '
Professor Graham Galbraith, Vice-Chancellor