Teresa Harris Graham, CEO of Roche Pharmaceuticals, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“What actually makes a good career development conversation?
Hint: It’s not an adhoc agenda item sprung on you during a standard one-on-one with your line manager!
A truly meaningful career discussion requires dedicated time, thoughtful preparation, and radical honesty from both sides.
If you’re putting one on the calendar soon, here are three questions I highly recommend introducing to move past the usual scripts:
1.What do you want to learn in your current role?
Growth doesn’t always mean moving to a new team; it can mean expanding your network or building a new capability right where you are. It can also mean creating opportunities for others on your team. Need to make time to take on a new assignment that helps your growth? Consider transitioning a project or responsibility to someone else on your team to help them build their capabilities.
2. How do you actually like to be recognized?
We make too many corporate assumptions here. Is it about financial reward, public praise, more responsibility or a quiet thank you? Ask directly and answer honestly.
3. How do you actually like to be recognized?
Careers are marathons not sprints, and they happen against the backdrop of real life. Whether it’s caring for young children (or elderly parents) or navigating personal challenges, your development plan needs to reflect your current season of life. Growth doesn’t have to look just one way.
Career conversations are a shared responsibility and a continuous partnership. If you invest the time in having a thoughtful conversation, you may be surprised at the outcome!”
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