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Frequent Questions to Ask

Performance and Goals:

• What do you feel has been your biggest achievement recently?
• Are there any projects or tasks you’re particularly proud of?
• Where do you feel you’ve had the most impact?
• What’s one thing you’d like to improve or do differently?

Challenges and Support:

• Are there any blockers or obstacles you’ve faced?
• How can I or the team support you better?
• Is there anything in your workload that feels unclear or overwhelming?
• Are there any tools or processes you think could be improved?

Feedback for Growth:

• What feedback have you received recently, and how did it impact you?
• Are there specific skills or areas you’d like to develop further?
• Is there a project or task you’d like more ownership of?

Manager & Team Dynamics:

• Do you feel your contributions are recognized?
• How do you feel about the team’s dynamics and collaboration?
• Is there something I could do differently to better support you?
• Are there any frustrations with the team or the way we work?

Future Aspirations:

• Where do you see your career heading in the next 6 months to a year?
• Are there opportunities within the team you’d like to explore?
• What motivates you the most in your current role?
• Are there any skills or experiences you’d like to acquire for your long-term goals? </aside>

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Manager’s Cheat Sheet: The Do’s and Don’ts

Do👍🏻:

• Ask open-ended questions to spark meaningful dialogue.
• Acknowledge progress, even if it’s small.
• Stay solution-focused for challenges.

Don’t👎🏻:

• Interrupt or dominate the conversation.
• Generalize feedback without examples.
• Make assumptions without seeking input. </aside>

📝 To Discuss:

• Point 1
• Point 2
• Point 3

✏️ Feedback to the participant:

• Feedback 1
• Feedback 2
• Feedback 3

✍🏻 Feedback from the participant:

• Feedback 1
• Feedback 2
• Feedback 3

✅ Action items: