Committing to candid quarterly conversations is one of the most powerful organizational levers you can tap into. These discussions are beneficial to everyone, driving growth for both individuals and the organization.
As we head into the fourth quarter of the year, BJ Kraemer shares his thoughts on why annual feedback isn’t enough. Why formalizing a process for these quarterly conversations is essential for successful growth. What these conversations should entail, and the impact of avoiding difficult discussions.
He also breaks down the key elements that make these conversations truly effective. To learn how to implement effective quarterly conversations, tune in now!
Key Points From This Episode:
• Reasons that annual feedback is just not enough.
• Why formalizing a process into quarterly conversations is a big lever to tap into.
• What a quarterly conversation should cover.
• Processes for having effective and candid quarterly conversations.
• How finishing this year strong enables you to start next year with increased momentum.
Quotes:
“I want my employees [to understand] their role, their responsibilities, and [advocate] for how their growth is tied to our growth and our growth is tied to their growth. I want my managers to be engaged in helping them think through that.” — BJ Kraemer
“Formalizing a process into quarterly conversations is one of the biggest organizational levers you can tap.” — BJ Kraemer
“Having consistent, candid conversations with employees is to everybody’s benefit.” — BJ Kraemer
“Feedback the breakfast of champions.” — BJ Kraemer
“You cannot be afraid of having hard conversations because the more you let that hard conversation linger, the harder that conversation is to have.” — BJ Kraemer
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