Employee
Things to think about
- During which tasks/projects are you 'in your zone'?
- Which part of your job gives you the most energy?
- What traits helped you succeed?
- What are ways you can further develop and invest in your strengths and talents?
- How can we further tap into your strengths to help our team?
Manager
Things to think about
- Research shows that employees are more productive and engaged when they focus on using and developing their strengths.
- What do you see as your employee’s strengths and talents?
- What unique contribution does they bring to your team?
- How else could they use their strengths and talents to benefit the unit?
Ideas to keep the conversation fresh:
Employee
- What skills or interests do you have that we have not made the most of?
- What are some areas you would like to improve upon over the next year?
- What motivates you to do your best at work?
- What are some key strengths that are utilized in your job?
Manager
- What if your employee doesn’t know what they are good at? What if they are afraid to share what they would like to be more involved in?
- Talking about what you are good at can be difficult. Share your personal observations of where you see your employee thriving and succeeding. Think about ways to help them further harness those talents to make your team even stronger. Encourage your employees to share the things that energize them. Understanding and hearing these thoughts will give you valuable insight into your team members.