Talkabout is a new resource designed to improve career development discussions and complement existing appraisal systems.
Talkabout allows organisations to provide both employees and their line managers with a clear structured process to make sure both individual and organisational future objectives can be identified, discussed and achieved.
The resource itself consists of two parts:
- A booklet containing a series of thought provoking exercises for individuals to complete prior to any career discussion /appraisal, to help them to get more from the process. Working through the resource helps employees to be more aware of; their skills, what motivates them in work and the pay offs that are important to them. This enables them to have a more informed discussion with their line manager and supports the creation of a ‘win-win’ scenario (marrying employee’s aspirations with organisational priorities) for moving forward.
- A corresponding one-day training session for line managers to equip them with the skills they require to effectively facilitate these future-focussed development discussions.
Talkabout is currently being used by organisations such as Royal Liver Assurance and Norwich Union/AVIVA. Some organisations have also opted to brand the Talkabout resource with their own company logo.
‘the excellent design provides a clear structure to aid career discussions’
‘Talkabout encourages the individual to accept responsibility and take a more active part in the discussion’.
If you like to learn more about how your organisation can utilise Talkabout to improve career development discussions within your organisation please contact us.
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