Staff Development Forum

who we are? the staff development forum (sdf) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation, representing and working with staff and organisational developers in higher education (he) to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and organisational performance of the sector and its workforce. founded in 2004, and financially supported by the leadership foundation for higher education (lfhe), the sdf is a nationally recognised and regionally representative network. its key strategic aims are to: 1.build capacity and capability in the he sector through building an effective community of practice 2.develop and nurture appropriate and supportive links with other relevant key partners and stakeholders 3.advance and support a code of professionalism and professional standards 4.exert a positive influence on key decision makers 5.support the professional and career development of members 6.enhance the profile of the profession 7.equip members of the sdf community to deliver excellent provision in su