Q5: What have been the main implementation challenges and how are they being addressed? The Trust has encountered several implementation challenges and developed strategies to address them: Time constraints: Finding protected time for self-assessment has been difficult. The Trust emphasises that "this should not have always required to have a review and reflect on the year before following the previous process." Ensuring you plan ahead and schedule in time for you to complete the self assessment as the changed and some protected time was
appraisee is vital, as the appraisee this is about You, this is your appraisal. We recommend completing the self assessment two weeks prior to the appraisal.
Trust offers: - Regular "Lunch and Learn" sessions with recordings available afterward - A dedicated email address for process questions - A separate email for
technical system issues - Development of a Q&A page on the Trust extranet in progress Stacey Bolingbroke notes “The Trust is actively collecting feedback to refine the system further: "We encourage you all to share your feedback with us. Tell us your experience, good or indifferent." Technical issues: Some staff experienced problems with the system not saving their work. The Trust now emphasises the importance of using the "save" function frequently.
Physical space: Booking confidential rooms for appraisals has been challenging. The Trust suggests using "any safe space or confidential space... within your areas" when formal meeting rooms aren't available. Planning ahead may also support this. Training and support: To ensure staff understand the new system, the
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