Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
How do you create an engaging work environment for others, where everyone understands the value of their contribution and expectations of the role?
On this page you will find resources to help you learn new skills, techniques and behaviours and opportunities to network alongside colleagues, learning through shared experiences to help face the challenges of leadership.
Our Managers' Essentials webpage contains some key information, resources and links for managers.
As part of our leadership development offer for 2023, the POD Team are organising a number of tailored Leaders Connect events.
Each event focusses on a particular topic and includes a series of short case studies from LBU Leaders, sharing their reflections on the topic and details of local initiatives. It's also an important networking opportunity, giving colleagues the chance to share ideas, challenge thinking and learn from each other's experiences.
More information on our various events can be viewed on our Leaders Connect webpage.
Why not benefit from our professional expertise by inviting us in to create a tailored development plan for your team/area?
We can help you identify the strengths, challenges and opportunities for your team and then work with you to support your continued improvement on your development journey.
Find out more on our Tailored Development webpage.
Supporting our colleagues through major change is an important aspect of our work. We recognise that whilst change may present exciting opportunities it can also bring great challenges and stress.
Working closely with the HR Business Partners, the typical forms of support we can offer include:-
MyDevelopment is our university’s online learning system, which includes a variety of modules to assist you in your role.
All new starters are automatically set up on the training system and enrolled onto the following essential modules -
Completion of these essential modules, plus any others that have been deemed essential based on job role/individual needs assessment, should be encouraged and regular updates will be sent via module owners and Deans/Directors. More information on essential training can be found in our Training Matrix.
We have a number modules available via MyDevelopment to support you with processes you may be involved with as a manager -
All the modules can be accessed at any time via the systems Find Development tab and completed at your own pace. We also have 2 new modules that sit outside of the MyDevelopment system, which can be accessed via the below links -
PDR Online Module - 'Leading Successful PDR Conversations' – an e-learning tool for reviewers to download to consider the key components of a successful PDR. You'll explore why PDRs can be so valuable in the current context and get tips on communication techniques, giving great feedback and setting meaningful objectives, even when done remotely.
Improving Performance - Our Managing Performance e-learning module helps you to navigate performance improvement conversations with confidence, focusing on positive outcomes for all.
A number of online modules have recently been added to the MyDevelopment system, including a range of engaging Wellbeing modules-
and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion modules -
These are all available via the system's Find Development tab for you to self-enrol on and complete at your own pace.
For any queries, please contact POD@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
Getting the best out of ourselves and our colleagues is key to the University’s success. The annual PDR cycle, when all colleagues should have their PDR discussion, runs from 1 July to 31 December.
For advice and guidance on how to make the most out of PDR conversations, visit our PDR webpage.
