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Writing work goals & setting targets

Half day

Target group:General staff wanting assistance with writing work goals and identifying development opportunities.
Group size:Maximum of 16
Level 1-2 program:All general staff wanting assistance with writing work goals and identifying development opportunities. All staff are required to complete the Performance Management Scheme for General Staff -Supervisor training
Schedule:
Date:Tuesday 26 February 2008
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Devon room, Staff Development Unit, level one, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Friday 15 February 2008
Schedule:
Date:Friday 4 April 2008
Time:1:30pm - 5:00pm
Venue:Devon room, Staff Development Unit, level one, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Tuesday 25 March 2008
Schedule:
Date:Monday 5 May 2008
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Crofton Hatsell Room, Building 2W, Gippsland campus
Apply by:Thursday 24 April 2008
Schedule:
Date:Monday 16 June 2008
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Devon room, Staff Development Unit, level one, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Thursday 5 June 2008
Schedule:
Date:Friday 29 August 2008
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Devon room, Staff Development Unit, level one, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Wednesday 20 August 2008
Schedule:
Date:Wednesday 15 October 2008
Time:9:00am - 1:00pm
Venue:Devon room, Staff Development Unit, level one, 700 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Apply by:Monday 6 October 2008
Cost: Nil - Monash staff only
Catering:Morning tea will be provided
To apply:On-line application form

Overview

This half day workshop focuses on providing general staff with the knowledge and understanding to ensure their full participation in performance management processes, working collaboratively with their supervisor. It provides staff with the tools for writing their annual performance and development plan.

Intended Outcomes

On completion of the workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Write annual performance and development goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time bound and agreed
  • Clarify and record annual individual work priorities that are consistent with the plans of their work units
  • Consider how these contribute to the broader goals of the university

Course Content

  • What is performance management?
  • Benefits of performance management
  • Goal setting - SMARTA goals linked to the work unit and the university
  • Writing goal statements with measures and targets

Learning Approach

The program involves presentation, written materials, small and large group exercises, group discussion and practical examples

Handouts

A workbook will be provided