From appraisal interview to staff development discussion: Practice, training and theory

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a policy for annual staff development discussions at the University of Otago. In particular, note is made of how the system developed and how it differs from many other forms of annual appraisal interview. In order to underline the difference, brief mention is made of the review and appraisal procedures which were developed alongside the policy for staff development discussions. The role of training is outlined too, as training is considered to be important in attempting to ensure that the intention of the scheme is fully appreciated and followed through. Finally, the way in which a policy for staff development discussions was developed will be located within wider arguments concerning corporate versus collegial views of policy formation and intent with respect to academic staff.

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∗Dr Graham Webb is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Research and Advisory Centre of the University of Otago, New Zealand.

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Graham Webb∗

∗Dr Graham Webb is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Research and Advisory Centre of the University of Otago, New Zealand.