Chai time with your Boss!! – Career discussions

In continuation to my pervious blog “Great Place to Work”, I thought this topic is of utmost importance during this time of the year, when career discussions are primarily a self-motivated effort. But as a manager one should be responsible for guiding their direct reports toward success, and in line to keep your team motivated. While discussions mostly get one sided, always ask your manager for inputs on your strengths, development areas also discuss your future plans. This will not only aid in your ability to be successful in reaching your objectives but hopefully will be more engaging for both you and your manager.

A step by step approach would be:

• Offering constructive feedback
• Suggesting development options
• Scheduling timely catch-up meetings to discuss progress and any necessary amendments.

Also the perfect way to analyse performance and put it in line with the development plans would be to merge the career discussions with the yearly / half yearly performance evaluation process. In his way one can see a potential that can be tapped by the manager which not only helps to build a career for the employee but also it is an affirmative way to bind the employees with the organisation. Also this would help the manager and the employee to stay connected on timely basis, and also a correct way to tap potential in an employee.

Before you meet up for the discussion always make a note of the things you have accomplished. Never expect your boss to notice everything. He/She is too busy and doesn’t have time to keep a check of everything you do. You need to keep him/her posted on the work you are doing. This can be an informal meeting over lunch or a coffee break. This would show that you are interested and willing to improve. But the bottom line is you’re responsible for your own career, not your boss!!!!!

Reference: http://www.kellyservices.com/US/Business-Services/Business-Resource-Center/Management-Tips/How-to-Approach-Your-Boss-About-Career-Advancement_-Do_s-and-Don_ts/#.WCwwztJ96M8

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Rima Hira

HR Business Partner at FMCG

Rima is an HR professional with multi-dimensional exposure to HR practices, specifically into the areas of employee engagement, learning & development, training, talent and performance management. Presently working as an HR Business Partner with an FMCG

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