Performance and Development Program (APSA, CUPE & Poly Party)
Overview
The University’s vision to be the leading engaged university by engaging students, research, and communities, is supported by our ability to attract and retain the best people. Effective performance and development are essential elements for helping us understand how we can best contribute to the goals of the department, division, and ultimately SFU, and that we are feeling valued and supported in performing our jobs.
A key objective of the Performance and Development (PD) program is to enable employees and managers to work collaboratively to set performance and development goals; monitor and discuss progress on a regular basis; receive coaching, mentoring, support, and tools; and meaningful recognition for achieving the goals.
The PD is a university-wide initiative for continuing non-academic staff and temporary non-academic staff with positions that are six (6) months or longer. Non-academic staff (employees and managers) includes: Administrative & Professional (APSA & Excluded), CUPE, and Poly Party. Faculty and Senior Managers (e.g., VPs) with supervisory responsibility for non-academic staff also participate in the PD.
Key attributes of the PD are:
- Shared ‘partnership’ between employees and managers in creating, reviewing, and achieving goals
- Emphasis is on regular supportive conversations between employees and managers
- Focus on strengths
- Self-assessment and accountability
- Managers as coaches and mentors
- Opportunities for support, recognition, and development
Forms
Please use this form for end of year reviews in 2023
Please use these forms for the new PD cycle (September 1 - August 31):
Video Refresher about Performance & Development (10 min)
https://stream.sfu.ca/Media/Play/9662130198c2462b8fa2db15785ba1121d
Annual Cycle
Employees and managers set key goals for the PD annual cycle that has been established by the Faculty or department. On a regular basis, employees check in with their managers for coaching support and to review progress towards their goals. At the mid-year (6 months) and year-end point, employees and managers assess overall progress towards goals and adjust where needed.
Leaders/Managers:
Key action steps (preparing, goal setting, performing, etc.) and timelines for completion are provided to assist you with staying on track with the PD plans and continuing the cycle of annual renewal.
Preparing for the Final Year End Review is a guide that will assist you with how to prepare for having a meaningful conversation with each of your employees on progress towards their goals (meeting or not meeting), successes, strengths, and any areas for further development.
o Preparing for the Final Year End Review
Steps for Preparing PD Plans
Employees
a) Take the online PD training
b) Meeting(s) with your manager to confirm your plan
Managers
1. Prepare your own plan
a. Take the online PD training
b. Meeting(s) with your manager to confirm your plan
2. Support your employees with preparing their plans
a. Determine high level department, faculty, unit, or team goals
b. Employees take the online PD training
c. Meeting(s) with each employee to confirm their plan
Training
Online PD training is available on Canvas for all staff (Leaders/Managers and Employees) for:
· Preparing (Step 1)
· Goal setting (Step 2)
· Performing (Step 3)
IMPORTANT: To enroll in the online PD training through Canvas, click here: https://canvas.sfu.ca/enroll/HEBLY7
When you have completed the online PD training on Canvas you may also reference the, Manager and Employee Training Guide: SFU Performance Development Program.
Examples of completed forms:
Tips and Tools
Reference Documents
- FAQs
- Manager and Employee Training Guide: SFU Performance Development Program
- Setting and Cascading Goals: A Toolkit for Leaders
- SFU Core Competency Framework
- Guide to Integrating Equity into Performance Goals
If you require further assistance, please contact your Strategic Business Partner.