Performance and Development Review (PDR)
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Coordinating reviews in departments
Departments should arrange for Performance and Development Reviews (PDR) to be carried out between July and October.
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Reviewee preparation
Guidance and forms for reviewees
- Reviewer preparation
- The Performance and Development Review (PDR) meeting
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Performance and Development Review (PDR) ratings
The rating scale (and definitions) used in annual reviews
- After the meeting
- Confidentiality
Further reading
Performance management
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Setting expectations
Give staff clear goals based on departmental objectives
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Reviewing progress
Regularly discuss how work towards your goals is going
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Performance and Development Review (PDR)
Formally evaluate performance and plan for the year ahead
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Recognising good performance
Reinforce good performance with praise and opportunities
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Dealing with underperformance
Address performance issues early to prevent them growing
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Career development
Acknowledging and supporting career ambitions
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