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Organisational Development update for staff: 26 May 2022

By: Alice White

Last updated: Thursday, 26 May 2022

Appraisals: Support for Appraisers

Appraisals for PS staff should be completed by the end of September 2022 and the academic cycle is August to the end of July. Appraisals must be completed no later than 30th October. So, it’s a good idea to start planning in plenty of time. If you are new to Sussex University or a newly appointed appraiser, our Appraisals web page is here to help. You will find access to resources and support, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. But if you need further advice please get in touch with us at od@sussex.ac.uk.

As an appraiser, an important part of the appraisal process is to think about how you can support your staff to feel supported and develop in their roles, as well as reaching their career goals. You may like to watch this TED talk on having a coaching mindset as a manager How do good leaders give advice? The short answer: they don't. We also have some tips here to help individuals think about their own career development.

An apprenticeship as also a fantastic way to help your staff realise their long-term career goals and develop skills and knowledge required in their current role and beyond. Did you know that 65% of apprentices stay working for the company that trained them when they complete their apprenticeship and 69% of employers say that apprenticeships improved staff retention. Best of all 86% of employers said that apprentices helped to develop relevant skills for the organisation, and to fill the skills gap. It’s time to upskill our current workforce!

OD Events: June and July 2022

Please book your place on Eventbrite using your Sussex email address, following the links below. If you’re a manager, look out for workshops from our Management Essentials Programme.

Date	Time	Event	Trainer
7 June	10.00 am to 11.30 am	Introduction to Management: Developing Your Management Skills. In this session you will explore the differences between management and leadership and be introduced to contemporary management and leadership theory. You will also have the opportunity to understand and develop your management style. Book your place here.	Vicki Love
14 June	10.00 am to 11.30 am	How to Delegate Effectively. This session is designed to enable managers to learn how to successfully delegate by looking at the benefits of delegation, identifying the barriers to delegation; and identify tasks you should be delegating. Book your place here.	Vicki Love
15 June	1.00 pm to 230 pm	Introduction to Managing Change. This workshop will give you understanding of workplace change and how it impacts people; understand how you as a manager react to change and increase your confidence to deal with potential resistance. Book your place here	Vicki Love
21 June	10.30 am to 12.00 pm	Giving Effective Feedback. In this session you will be introduced to some simple tools and techniques that you can implement as a manager when conducting the new Professional Services Appraisal process. These tools will help you support and motivate your staff and teams. Book your place here.	Vicki Love
22 June	10.00 am to 11:30am	Becoming a Mentee. f you are interested in having a mentor, this introductory session will explore what mentoring is including how to access mentoring at Sussex, what to consider as a mentee and how to make the most of the opportunity. Book your place here.	Sarah O’Malley
28 June	9.30 am to 12.30 pm	Welcome Session for new staff You will automatically be invited to join this session if you are a new member of staff. It’s a great opportunity to meet the Senior Leadership team, network with your new colleagues and find out more about the benefits of working at Sussex University.	OD
28 June	12.00 to 1.30 pm	Community of Practice: This session is open to those staff who have attended mentoring training and are providing mentoring to a colleague at Sussex. If you haven’t attended before, you are very welcome to join. Book your place here.	Sarah O’Malley
5 July	11.00 am to 12.30 pm	Developing Your People Management Skills. This workshop looks at performance management and shares good practice. You will be Introduced to contemporary practices to motivate your staff; and you will gain an understanding of how to empower people to work at their best Book your place here.	Vicki Love
5 July	12.00 pm to 1.30 pm	Menopause Café. A menopause café is a safe and confidential space to share stories and discuss all things menopause with your friendly colleagues. Menopause cafes are open to everyone to attend so please join us for an informal chat over a cuppa. Book here
6 July	10.30 am to 12.00 pm	Coaching for Managers. Coaching is a powerful approach which can help you as a manager to engage, inspire and support your team. Join this session to understand the coaching mindset, how you might apply coaching skills and to experience a short self-coaching exercise with impact. Book your place here.	Sarah O’Malley
20 July	10.00 am to 11.45 am	Effective Skills for Mentors. This fundamental training for mentors, looks at what mentoring is at Sussex, the core skills involved and the importance of effective contracting. You will also receive details on the Community of Practice for Mentors which you are welcome to join. Book your place here.	Sarah O’Malley

Please be aware that if a workshop has fewer than six places booked, we may need to cancel the session.