What is Development

Development is any activity which helps us to be more effective and learn. Attending a formal training course is only one type of development, others include:

• Induction
• Learning on the job
• Shadowing a more experienced colleague
• Job exchange
• Reading a book or article
• Attending meetings
• Attending conferences and seminars
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Participating in a learning set
• Further professional education (including postgraduate studies, degree courses etc)

For further information please contact Joy Wootten-Deputy Director (e: j.wootten@abdn.ac.uk· t: +44 (0) 1224 27 3378).

Staff Development Policy

Below you will find a number of links to both policies and information regarding staff training and development:

• Staff Development and Training Policy(PDF)
• Contract Research Staff – Three Day Development Time Allowance (PDF)
• Study Leave for Open University Courses(PDF)
• Management Skills Handbook (web pages)