As a leader, you need to conduct many Development Conversations and need a standardized approach - that's what our guides are for. Optimize your preparation and conduct structured, goal-oriented conversations.
Duration: 5-10 minutes
Duration: 15-20 minutes
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Duration: 20-25 minutes
Duration: 5-10 minutes
With this guide, you are optimally prepared to successfully conduct Development Conversations. Use the practical tips and example formulations for your specific situation.
Total duration approx. 55-70 Minuten
Use open
Encourage the employee to consider different perspectives.
Set specific and measurable goals together.
These typical mistakes can jeopardize the success of your conversation. Recognize them early and respond professionally.
You define development goals without knowing the employee's career aspirations. "I think you should focus more on developing towards project management; it suits your skills." The employee feels controlled and loses motivation for further development. Development only works when it aligns with personal goals. Our AI suggests: "Where do you see yourself in two years, and what skills would you like to develop for that?" This way, authentic development plans emerge with intrinsic motivation.
You primarily focus on areas for improvement while overlooking existing strengths. "You really need to work on your presentation skills and improve your time management." The employee loses self-confidence and their natural talents remain untapped. Strengths-based development is often more successful and motivating. Our AI suggests: "Your analytical skills are outstanding – how can we leverage them even more effectively?" This approach builds on what is already there and creates opportunities for success.
You are planning too many or overly ambitious development steps at once. "You should build leadership skills by the end of the year, become an Excel expert, and improve your rhetoric." The employee feels overwhelmed and ends up achieving none of these goals. Overwhelm leads to frustration and abandonment of development ambitions. Our AI suggests: "Which single development goal is most important to you in the next six months?" This way, you create focused successes and sustainable progress.
You discuss areas for development but do not plan specific steps. "You could further your education in communication; that would surely be beneficial for you." Without concrete actions, development remains a vague wish. The employee does not know where to start and quickly loses motivation. Our AI suggests: "What specific seminar or mentor could you consider for your communication development?" This makes development tangible and actionable.
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