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Human Resources
Level 13, 115 Grenfell Street
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005 AUSTRALIA

Planning, Development and Review (PDR) for Staff

Program Overview

PDR enables an ongoing focus on work objectives as well as planning for the resources and development required to make them possible.

Importantly, PDR is also about enhancing communication and providing ongoing feedback around performance.

This program will help you to learn about the benefits of PDR for you, and how to be an active participant in the planning of your work and development.

Nomination Criteria

PDR applies to all continuing staff on a fixed term contract of 12 months or longer.

Topics Covered

  • Purpose of PDR
  • Your role as a Staff Member
  • Setting Objectives
  • Engaging in the PDR process so it works for you and your manager
  • Managing the relationship with your manager
  • Effective versus ineffective feedback
  • Giving feedback
  • Receiving feedback
  • Questioning techniques

Learning Outcomes

You will enhance your understanding of:

  • Your role in PDR
  • How to prepare for the discussion
  • How to set realistic objectives
  • How to participate in meaningful conversations
  • How to provide and receive constructive feedback
  • How to influence and 'manage up' effectively

Program Format

This is a 4 hour workshop.

2012 DATES

22 March
7 June

Presenters

This customised program is presented by Veronica Lee, VLee HRM Consulting.

Venue

HR Learning and Development room
Level 14, 115 Grenfell Street

Enrolment

This workshop is limited to 15 participants.

Enrolments can be made on the Course Booking System

Click here to open the program brochure.