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Required and Recommended Development

Required development

There are a number of development sessions for which attendance is required for all members of staff wishing to undertake certain University roles and responsibilities.

The required sessions are:

PDR Training	Required for anyone acting as a reviewer in the PDR process.	PDR toolkit
University Induction Programme	The University requires that all new staff on probation receive an induction to the structures, systems and facilities of the University to ensure that they settle in as comprehensively and quickly as possible.	See Induction Code of Practice Induction Checklist Go to the Induction page for a list of upcoming events
Recruitment and Selection Training Interview Skills Training	Staff must not participate in the recruitment process unless they have completed this training.	Coming soon
Chairing and Servicing Boards of Examiners	All chairs and secretaries of Boards of Examiners should attend this compulsory training session in order to ensure consistent decision making.	For further information contact the HRD Team

Recommended development

There is also certain development which is strongly recommended for staff undertaking specific roles or management responsibilities.

Dignity at Work	Aimed at staff holding managerial positions.	E&D toolkit
Introduction to Absence and Attendance	Aimed at all staff.	Absence and Attendance Toolkit
Equality Impact Assessment	Aimed at staff responsible for developing processes, policies and procedures.	E&D toolkit
Managing Attendance	Aimed at staff holding managerial positions.	Absence and Attendance Toolkit
Discipline Procedure	Aimed at staff holding managerial positions.	Coming soon
Grievance Procedure	Aimed at staff holding managerial positions.	Coming soon
Introduction to Managing People	Aimed at new managers.	Coming soon

If you need further information, please contact the HRD Team.