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PDR: Glossary of Terms |
| Performance and
Development Review (PDR) |
The performance management
process adopted by Heriot-Watt University.
The term PDR refers to the complete process, not
just the annual meeting.
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| Reviewee |
The person being reviewed.
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| Reviewer |
The person responsible for
carrying out the review.
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| Collaborative
Reviewer |
A named second reviewer who has
input into the review. Only appropriate in limited
circumstances e.g. where the Reviewee works to more than person
or project.
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Countersignatory |
The person responsible for
encouraging the Reviewer to fulfil their role, for noting
outcomes of the review process and for signing off the written
records from the PDR meeting.
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| PDR Year |
The annual cycle during which the
planning, monitoring and evaluating process takes place.
Our PDR year runs from January to December.
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| PDR Meeting |
The annual, formal meeting
between the Reviewee and Reviewer where the Reviewee's
performance during the PDR year just ended is assessed,
objectives agreed for the coming year and training and
development needs are identified.
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| PDR Form |
The document used to record a
summary of what is discussed and agreed at the annual PDR
meeting.
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| Forward Job
Plan (FJP) |
The document used to record and
individual's objectives for the coming PDR year as agreed with
their Reviewer. Also used to record progress made against
those objectives, during the PDR year.
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| Objective |
A clear statement of something
that needs to be accomplished over a period of time.
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| SMART Objective |
An objective which is Specific,
Measurable, Agreed, Realistic and Timebound.
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| Interim Meeting |
Meeting held during the PDR year
to review progress against objectives and update the FJP.
At least one, mid-year interim meeting is recommended.
More frequent meeting might be necessary e.g. for new staff.
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| PDR Guidance
Notes |
Guidance of the PDR procedures
and how to apply them. There are separate guidance notes
for Reviewees, Reviewers, Countersignatories and Heads of
Schools/Institutes/Sections.
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