Performance and Development Cycle

Regular performance conversations between an employee and supervisor create respectful relationships and contribute to outcomes that are rewarding for both. The Performance and Development Cycle (PDC) provides a structure for setting goals, providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and identifying ways to support learning and development. The PDC tools and resources help make performance conversations regular, respectful and rewarding.

Forms

The PDC forms act as a guide through the 3 step process of looking forward (goal setting), checking in (coaching) and looking back (summarizing progress). They are offered as editable word documents so that you can adjust and adapt the forms to suit your needs or incorporate an existing process. As long as you cover the three steps and include a signature block at the end of step three we encourage you to make the forms work for you.

• Step 1 : Looking forward form
• Step 2: Checking in form
• Step 3: Looking back form

Sample Forms

The samples are for illustrative purposes only.  They demonstrate how the forms might be used for a mid-level administrative professional role, so you can see how the performance conversation develops at each step of the cycle.

• Filled out STEP 1 sample form
• Filled out STEP 2 sample form
• Filled out STEP 3 sample form

Handouts

• PDC overview document
• PDC Getting started handout
• Coaching questions handout
• Setting key goals handout
• Difficult and productive conversations handout
• 8 Pitfalls to Avoid for Supervisors
• Effective feedback handout
• Stay interview template

Other resources

• PDC frequently asked questions
• 30 min overview presentation with speaking notes
• UVic Competency model
• Register for the 'Performance and Development Conversations' workshop in the employee learning calendar

Looking for an opportunity to begin Performance Conversations? Speak to your Human Resources Consultant about how to best get started.