Q2: Can you walk me through the key features and process of the new system? The trust-wide appraisal system features a structured yet flexible digital approach accessible through "MyLearn" with four main components: 1. My Goals: Where staff review their achievements over the past 12 months 2. My PDP (Personal Development Plan): For specific development opportunities like training needs 3. My Appraisal (Self-Assessment): Where staff reflect on their role, challenges, and how they've applied trust values 4. Appraiser Section: Only visible to those involved in the appraisal (the appraiser/ appraisee) The process follows these steps: meeting with their appraiser - The appraiser reviews the self-assessment - They meet to discuss "where you are, where you want to be and what support you need to get there" - Together they set and agree on goals for the coming year - Staff complete their self-assessment before
- The appraiser finalises comments and submits the appraisal - The appraisee can add final comments and sign off "Ensuring that as the appraisee you complete the My Goals, PDP and Self-assessment parts before you meet with the appraiser is important, so they can review what you thought about your overall role and performance over the last 12 months" explains Stacey Bolingbroke. The system provides real-time access to documents throughout the year, allowing staff to continuously track progress on their goals. Q3: What has the initial feedback been from staff and managers who have used the new system? Feedback on the new electronic appraisal system has been mixed but generally positive. "We've had a mix of feedback," notes Stacey Bolingbroke, with some initial challenges being reported: - Finding protected time to complete the self-assessment - Booking confidential spaces for appraisal meetings - Initial technical issues with saving documents
- Adapting to the new terminology and question format However, many positive aspects have been highlighted: - "It's been a really positive experience and actually although it's something new, it's a lot more simplified" - Staff appreciate having constant access to their appraisal documents - The step-by-step guided process makes navigation easier - The ability to update goals throughout the year is valued. Stacey Bolingbroke acknowledges that “it may take time to learn the new process on Mylearn, this could be down to a variety of factors, including, fear initially because it is a change" but it is expected the initial concerns will diminish as staff become more familiar with the system. There are email addresses that have been introduced to support colleagues with any queries they have and further information and resources can be found on the extranet under the title ‘Appraisal’
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