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> Take the time, on a regular basis, to talk to your employees about their lives, goals and challenges. Ask them what they hope to accomplish, not just in the n
by xyzzy4 11y ago
> Take the time, on a regular basis, to talk to your employees about their lives, goals and challenges. Ask them what they hope to accomplish, not just in the next week, but in the next year, five years and ten years in their careers. Listen intently to what they say, and think about how you can help them achieve that. And then act.
Ah, the dreaded one-on-ones. This would actually make me want to leave the company if I have to be open all the time. Why should I have to divulge my personal aspirations to my employers? That's private information.
- throwavay_java 11y agoYou should divulge your personal aspirations because your company might actually help you achieve them. It pays to start thinking about how your interests which you are a little bit afraid to share might help your career... because this is how you get your employer to pay for them. It depends on the employer. I wouldn't say "I want to quit this dump and become a water colour artist and photographer". But I /would/ say "I think that studying some art subjects would really benefit my front end design work here". I wouldn't say "I want to get away from you and write poetry" but I /would/ say "I would like to improve my written communication skills, which will really help the clarity in my correspondence with clients and in my detailed documentation and commit messages. Would work fund this course I have found" If there is any cross-over at all between where you want to go and what benefits your employer, it's in both of your interests to put that spin on it and get them to pay for it. The one-on-ones are only something to dread if you don't know how to ask for things in a way that is mutually beneficial. As you get older and more experienced in negotiation it becomes easier. Remember, its "career aspirations", not "personal aspirations".
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- jdbernard 11y agoYou shouldn't have to, but it makes a lot of sense to discuss your professional aspirations with the company who is currently a part your professional career. The only reason I wouldn't want my boss to know what my professional goals would be if I don't trust him/her to help me achieve them. If that trust isn't there then I'm already looking for a new job and this topic is one I make sure we discuss at some point if interviews get serious.
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- taurath 11y agoBy no means should anyone ever feel required to divulge them. If you are the private about yourself and your things, then thats completely fine. Maybe you want to quit in a year to go off the grid or something. Thats perfectly fine. But if someone is interested and you think the person wants to know and help out, maybe you tell them 2 months prior instead of 2 weeks. Thats still a big gain.
- slavik81 11y agoIf you give your employer two months notice, there's a reasonable chance you will find yourself fired on the spot.