The new AWP tool will enable us to plan effectively, efficiently and fairly as we work towards the goals as set out in This is our Time 2030 University Strategy. To support the rollout of the new AWP tool and the 22/23 transition year, we have put in place training sessions for staff.
Line Managers Training (and those responsible for workload allocations)
Thank you to all line managers who attended training that took place in July, provided by our system supplier, Simitive. For line managers who were unable to attend these sessions, you will be contacted directly by the AWP team to arrange training.
Direct Reports Training (academic staff who are not responsible for workload allocations)
For direct reports, we are offering system awareness training. The objective of these sessions is to:
- Help you understand your workload allocation
- Guide you through what you need to do to review your workload and raise queries with your line manager
- Support you in accessing information to allow you to compare your workload to others
- Assist you in working through the process in agreeing your workload
You can book onto one of the following sessions by clicking the link and completing the quick and easy online form Microsoft form.
- Monday 5th September, 2pm - 3pm fully booked
- Thursday 8th September, 12pm - 1pm limited spaces
- Tuesday 13th September, 2pm - 3pm spaces available
- Friday 16th September, 10am - 11am spaces available
- Monday 19th September, 2pm - 3pm spaces available
- Thursday 22nd September, 12pm - 1pm - spaces available
Drop-in sessions for all staff
The dedicated AWP team will be holding drop-in sessions for all staff. These sessions are for anyone that has a query relating to accessing the tool, allocating workloads or general enquires. These sessions will be held via Teams on the following dates and times throughout September and October. All you need to do is click to link to join;
NRI colleagues
The AWP team are engaging separately with representatives from NRI and working with them over the transition year to develop bespoke training and roll-out plans. More information about this will follow in the new academic year.
FAQs
Do you have a question about AWP? You can find our updated FAQs (LINK) on the AWP space on the staff portal (LINK) Please do use the AWP space on the portal as a useful reference point as information and guidance will be updated regularly.
For any further questions you have relating to AWP, please contact the dedicated AWP team on AWPsupport@gre.ac.uk
