Management in Action: effective PDR conversations
‘Management in Action’ is a series of development workshops, aimed at all people managers who are looking to practice their management skills. Each Management in Action workshop within the series focuses on a specific people management policy or process, and the learning objective of each workshop focuses on the practical application of University of Glasgow policies and processes.
These sessions provide an opportunity to refresh your understanding of key people policies, practice essential management skills, and explore scenarios. Whether it’s handling complex conversations, navigating performance processes, or developing talent in your team, you will leave each workshop with renewed confidence and practical strategies to apply immediately. Join us to sharpen your skills, share experiences, and keep your management toolkit ready for action.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this half-day workshop, you will be able to:
- Confidently conduct a PDR conversation from start to finish.
- Apply communication techniques which support an open, constructive and two-way dialogue during the PDR process.
As part of this half-day workshop, we will cover:
- How to prepare and follow up from the conversation
- How to set SMART, strategically aligned objectives
- How to set actionable development plans that support individual and team growth
- Handling sensitive or challenging discussions
To view dates, times and to book a place or add your name to the waiting list for this workshop please login to the HR Self Service Portal