1. The New Performance and Development Review Scheme for Support Staff at LSE Sarah March HR Manager 18 November 2009

2. Why have we changed from the current scheme?  Widespread consultation  Feedback mainly positive but some concerns  Changes made to address these concerns

3. Underlying Principles of New Scheme Two-way, constructive and positive dialogue Fair and consistently applied to all support staff Open with no surprises A framework that combines performance and development, linked more closely to SDP’s / DDP’s Performance looked at in terms of how, as well as what Evidence-based to eliminate subjectivity Structured approach to identifying training needs and feeding this back to SDU / IT Services

4. New Features  ‘Grandparent’ Approach  Closer link to other school processes, for example ASSC submissions, annual Band 8/9 ASSC meeting and Band 10 submission to Remuneration Committee  More emphasis on behaviours using KSB’s and a complementary framework for non managerial staff  More structured feedback mechanisms to SDU  Optional feature : 360 ‘light’

5. How will it fit with any schemes currently in operation? For those with schemes already successfully working in the department / division we will visit you to discuss the best way forward.

6. When will it be launched?  Launched fully next February  Everyone to receive a Personal Development Folder

7. What support will be available?  ‘ Grandparent’ Briefings to begin end of January 2010  Further briefings and training to be rolled on a team by team basis February to April 2010.

8. More Information  HR Website  www.lse.ac.uk/collections/humanResources/ www.lse.ac.uk/collections/humanResources/  Contact the HR Professional Services Team on extension 6659

9. Questions?