Performance & Development Review

Coming mid-July - Performance & Development Review 2025-26.

Access the PDR Portal 

For changes to PDR reviewer and exemption requests, please contact the relevant School/Service PDR co-ordinator a list of whom can be found here: PDR Coordinators 2026.
For all other queries, please log an enquiry via the People & Organisational Development (P&OD) Helpdesk.

Using the PDR System - Guide for Academic Colleagues

Using the PDR System - Guide for Professional Services Colleagues

Using the PDR system - guidance for PDR reviewers

Using the PDR System - Guide for Reviewers

PDR Process and Guidance

Additional PDR Resources

Online Training Modules

There are two online training modules to support you through the PDR process.

  • Introduction to PDR Explains the benefits of PDR to the individual and the organisation and provides an overview of the key elements of the process. A successful PDR depends upon both reviewer and reviewee understanding the process and being fully prepared.  Enrolment key: intropdr2
  • Setting Objectives Will help you understand the importance of setting objectives and explain how to use the SMART model to design effective performance objectives. Enrolment key: setobjectives2

Organisational Development Workshops
You may wish to explore some of the course offerings delivered by Organisational Development. Topics include Assertiveness (Bitesize), Challenging & Effective Conversations, Confidence & Assertiveness, Effective Conversations (Bitesize) and Coaching Skills for Managers
Further detail and booking instructions can be found here: Organisational Development Resources.

College and University Services PDR workshops
Each College and University Services may have arrangements for local support and training for PDR. Please reach out to your local People & OD team (People & OD Teams) for more information.

Additional Resources for Academic Colleagues

Additional Resources for Professional Services Colleagues