Recognise. Grow. Together.

Appraisals are an opportunity to reflect, celebrate and grow.

Our appraisal process is designed to support your development, recognise your strengths and celebrate your achievements. It provides an opportunity to reflect on what you have done well, explore your aspirations and identify how we can work together to help you, your team and the service thrive.

The Recognise. Grow. Together. approach encourages meaningful conversations that celebrate individual contributions, explore opportunities for growth and agree clear priorities and next steps for the year ahead.

Our Core Values and Behaviours underpin all appraisal conversations and should be reflected throughout discussions about achievements, development, wellbeing and future priorities.

Recognise

Reflect on your achievements, strengths and contributions, and celebrate the positive impact you have made throughout the year. Recognise the successes, progress and moments that have made a difference.

Grow

Explore your learning, development and aspirations. Identify opportunities to build your skills, knowledge and experience, and discuss how we can support your continued growth and career goals.

Together

Agree priorities, support and actions for the year ahead. Identify how we can work collaboratively, build on our strengths and create the conditions for you, your team and the service to succeed.

Whether you are a manager or an employee, taking time to prepare in advance will help you make the most of your appraisal conversation.

To support you, we have developed guidance, resources and templates to help you understand the appraisal process, reflect on your achievements and priorities, and approach your conversation with confidence.

Managers

Before holding an appraisal, please:

Complete the Recognise. Grow. Together. e-learning module.
Download and familiarise yourself with the appraisal prompt sheet.
Download the appraisal template to record the conversation and agreed actions.

Employees

Before attending your appraisal, we recommend that you:

Reflect on your achievements and contributions.
Consider any learning, development or career aspirations you would like to discuss.
Think about the support you may need to be successful in your role.

E-Learning

Complete the Helping You Hold a Recognise. Grow. Together. Appraisal module to understand the appraisal process and prepare for effective conversations.

Appraisal Prompt Sheet

Download the prompt sheet for guidance on preparing for and conducting an appraisal conversation.

Appraisal Template

Download the appraisal template to record key discussion points, agreed actions and development plans.

If you have any questions about the appraisal process, please speak to your manager or contact the Learning and Development Team.

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