The university has developed an additional training resource to support Appraisal Development Conversations (ADCs) for appraisers and appraisees.

The University of Nottingham is committed to supporting staff with their Appraisal Development Conversations.

As such, this year we have developed an additional training resource to support ADC conversations for appraisers and appraisees which has been well received with excellent feedback from attendees.

Please see the links below for information about the asynchronous version of the training.

Facilitating an effective ADC (Appraiser)

Please watch the video below which talks you through facilitating an effective ADC as an Appraiser.

This recorded development session above, and corresponding slides are designed for anyone acting as an appraiser in the ADC process this year.

Underpinned by our university’s Open Conversation Framework, this session will help managers to consider the conversation skills required to facilitate an effective ADC.

This session will also introduce our university’s ambition to become a learning organisation, and what this means to support the professional development of your teams.

Making the most of your ADC (Appraisee)

Please watch the video below which talks you through the best ways of making the most of your ADCs as an appraisee.

The recorded development session above and corresponding slides are designed for anyone wanting to prepare for their ADC conversation.

Underpinned by our university’s Open Conversation Framework, this session will help you with the skills to have an open and effective ADC with your appraiser.

This session will also introduce our university’s ambition to become a learning organisation, and what this means for your personal and professional development.

Live training sessions

If you would like to join a live session of the above training, the next one is on Tuesday 9 July 2024. You can book onto the training through the university’s central short courses.

These sessions form part of a package of resources for appraisers and appraisees which can be accessed via the ADC webpages.