Professional Development Reviews
In RDM it is mandatory for all staff to have an annual PDR. People are encouraged to do this in May-July, to coincide with the University reward and recognition timetable.
Why is a Professional Development Review useful?
- It provides a framework for reflection on what has gone well and why, and what has not gone so well and why
- It reveals strengths and opportunities for development, leading to improved performance and engagement
- It gives both managers and the people they manage the chance to provide feedback to each other and enhance their working relationship
- It helps individuals and teams meet goals and plan for the future
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What is a Professional Development Review in RDM?
The PDR is a cycle of conversations culminating in an annual review. It focuses on:
- Reviewing performance and engagement in the current role
- Setting priorities and associated development and training required
- Discussing workload and wellbeing
For Professional Services Staff, the PDR can also include a discussion about future career development, if the individual would like to talk about this.
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What is a career development review in rdm?
For Researchers, in addition to the PDR with their line manager, there will be the option to have a career development review (CDR) with someone else (e.g. mentor/coach/careers adviser). CDRs for researchers are strongly encouraged, and mandated for those on fixed term contracts grades 6-9.
NB The Charter for the Career Development of Researchers specifies that researchers can expect a line manager or PI who offers an annual CDR or equivalent.
contacts
In RDM your local divisional HR Teams are available to support you in the PDR process, whether you are a manager or managee.
Researchers may also wish to contact the Charter for the Career Development of Researchers Leads:
- Svetlana Reilly and Robin Choudhury (Division of Cardiovascular Medicine)
- Constantinos Christodoulides and Daniela Nasteska (Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism)
- Daniel Royston and Felix Dingler (WIMM/Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
- David Sims and Mira Kassouf (WIMM/Nuffield Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences)