Organisational Development

Organisational Development (formerly Staff Development) supports the professional and personal development of all staff at the University of Sussex. Find out more about what we offer.

Campus

We are dedicated to enabling our staff to achieve their best through development opportunities. We provide a range of workshops, online learning and resources designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of employees.

Our work leads on University-wide initiatives, such as transformative leadership and management programmes and championing equality and diversity.

Contact us

Organisational Development
Human Resources
Chichester II
E od@sussex.ac.uk
T 01273 606755 ext 4806

New Professional Services appraisal scheme - June 2020

Please find below links to the new appraisal scheme for Professional Services.  Following on from last year's pilot and feedback from staff, we have refined the form, added a process flow chart and improved guidance to give staff and managers greater clarity about how to complete the form. 

Professional Services appraisal form [DOCX 50.35KB]

Using the form to prepare for and have an appraisal - Guidance for Professional Services appraisees and appraisers [PDF 325.93KB]

Webinars to support PS appraisers and appraisees are taking place in July; please see our workshops listings below to book.

Find more information on our appraisals page.

Online OD Workshops

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Book a place on our upcoming online sessions for staff

Click on the booking links below for more details and to book, or download our Upcoming Webinar Calendar.

Managing Uncertainty - Supporting your Teams

Monday 13 July, 14:00-15:30

Places can be booked here

Appraising your staff (for Professional Services appraisers)

Tuesday 14 July, 10:00-11:30

Places can be booked here

Giving Feedback - how to lead an effective conversation

Wednesday 15 July, 10:00-11:30

Places can be booked here

The Manager as a Coach

Thursday 16 July, 14:30-16:00

Places can be booked here

New Wellbeing e-learning for staff

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All staff can now enrol upon the new online Wellbeing modules for staff - a comprehensive package covering a range of topics on mental wellbeing.

Just login to LearnUpon and go to Catalogue. There are five modules:

1. Mental health in the workplace

2. Mental wellbeing and resilience

3. Supporting others

4. The law and wellbeing conversations

5. Managing your own self-care and wellbeing

These interactive modules offer information and various tools to support both employees and staff managers.

For help with LearnUpon, please see our online learning page.

LinkedIn Learning for Staff

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All staff have access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers an array of e-learning programmes for personal and professional development. You can log in via the ITS LinkedIn webpage.

Remote working and wellbeing during Covid-19

Please click here to navigate to our page about remote working and wellbeing during Covid-19.

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