Performance Development Process: Academic Staff

Half Day

Target group:

Compulsory for supervisors of academic staff members at Monash University.

Group size:

Maximum of 16

Level 1 program:

All academic supervisor staff

Schedule:

Date:	Monday 14 September 2009
Time:	9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:	Golden Wattle Room, Level 3, Building 2, 195 Wellington Road, Clayton
Apply by:	Friday 4 September 2009

Cost:

$150 - Monash staff only

Catering:

Morning tea provided.

To apply:

On-line application form

Overview

This program is designed to provide academic performance development supervisors with a sound working knowledge of the Performance Development Process: Academic Staff, its application at Monash University and their role in supporting the process. The process is intended to be a dynamic and interactive one between staff and supervisors which encourages trust and regular, open communication. The process is based on the principles of growth, feedback and accountability. For further information, refer to the below web site.

Upon successful completion of this program academic performance supervisors will be authorised to sign off staff performance development plans and indicate eligibility for incremental progression.

Intended Outcomes

To develop a knowledge of:

the case for performance development

Monash University's Performance Development Process: Academic Staff

how to use the process and online system effectively

how to write career aspirations

how to write goals and achievement indicators

how to give regular, constructive feedback to staff

how to support a staff member's career development

what commitment is required - planning, evidence portfolio, career development

questioning and listening skills

dealing with under performance and poor performance.

Course Content

Information includes:

research findings around the positive impact of quality performance development

how feedback fits into developing yourself and others

clarifying roles and responsibilities

alignment with operations planning activities

alignment with academic promotion and probation processes

coaching skills

using GROW model and SMARTA objectives