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A Framework for Member Conversations
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IDENTIFY DISENGAGED EMPLOYEES
Instructions:
1. Identify three employees in your span of control. Answer each question with a yes or no.
2. At the bottom of the worksheet, add up the total of yes responses and determine which employees
Employee Name
Question
Do I maintain an open, trusting, and mutually respectful relationship with this employee? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Do I know this employees objectives and work with him or her toward these goals? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Do I know that this employee perceives his or her total rewards to be fair and receives recognition
Yes No Yes No Yes No
for achievements?
Do I understand why this employee works here and not at another firm? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Do I understand if the working environment fits with this employees personal and career needs? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Do I understand and support this employee to expand his or her interests or hobbies? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Do I know if this employees attitude and physical health have been good for the past six months? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Do I know if the employees values are consistent with the organizations values and culture? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Does this employee demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for his or her work? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Do I know how satisfied the employee is with aspects of his or her work situation? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Do I know if the employees current work is aligned with his or her long-term goals? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Have I discussed different career choices with this employee? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Am I currently and actively working with this employee toward his or her career goals? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Have I had a discussion with this employee about ways to contribute to the company? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Key
1115 Highly engaged employee. This employee is likely highly committed to their job, eager to work hard, and hoping to stay.
610 Somewhat engaged employee. This employee is somewhat committed to the organization, but may not be giving their all and may be looking for other
opportunities.
05 Highly disengaged employee. This employee is likely not committed to the job. They are probably not working hard and likely looking for new opportunities.
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PREPARE INFORMAL FEEDBACK
Instructions: Use this template when preparing to provide either positive or constructive informal feedback to an employee on a specific
performance issue.
Recent Accomplishment:
1. How will you thank 2. How will you describe 3. How will you explain how your
your employee? what your employee did? employees action added value?
Express your gratitude; it is key to Ensure your employee understands why Describe how your employees action
recognizing someone and making them they are being recognized so that they are helped you, the team, or the organization.
feel appreciated. What recognition method more likely to repeat the behavior in the
will you use? Where and how will you future.
recognize them?
Supports Goals Are you rewarding an action or behavior that links to the
andValues organizations mission, vision, and values?
Are you rewarding an action or behavior that helps the team
accomplish its goals?
Relevant Is the recognition relevant to the actions and behaviors that are
important to your team and organization?
Have you explained why you are recognizing this particular action
or behavior?
Sincere Do you believe that the recognition you are giving is heartfelt?
Do you think that your colleague(s) will feel that your recognition
is sincere?
Timely Is the recognition being given close to when the behavior or action
occurred so that the link between the behavior and the result is
clear?
Create an atmosphere in which Ask open-ended questions to Make every effort to help
the employee feels comfortable. engage your employee and make employees find a good career
Dont discuss performance issues, the conversation meaningful. at our organization, but support
stick to the agenda, and give him them if they need to move
or her your undivided attention. elsewhere for growth.
Source: CEB analysis.
Conversation Guide
Questions to Ask Your Employee Employee Responses
Discuss Career Aspirations
What do you like or dislike about your current work?
Conversation Guide
Questions to Ask Your Employee Employee Responses
Align with Future Business Needs
you know what skills and capabilities the
Do
organization will require in the future? Are you
interested in developing these skills?
S Specific Does the goal clearly define expectations in terms of actions and outcomes?
Does the goal avoid generalities and use action verbs?
R Relevant Is the scope of the goals appropriate given the employees job responsibilities and level?
Does the goal clearly connect to departmental and/or organizational goals?
Does the employee understand how his or her goal contributes to the organizations
objectives?
T Time-Bound Does the goal specify a date or elapsed amount of time by when each goal needs to be
completed?
What are the organizations goals and What is the organizations mission? Why How does your team help achieve
strategy? What does senior leadership do the strategy and goals matter? that vision and mission? How do your
hope to achieve? employees roles impact organizational
success?
Conversation Guide
Questions to Ask Your Employee Employee Responses
What are our expectations and concerns about how the
organizations goals will impact our job roles?