Career Development & Training
Covers professional development planning, skill assessment discussions, training program coordination, mentorship meetings, career counseling sessions, and certification preparation communications.
Situations
Choose from 6 conversations to practice
Annual Performance Review & Development Planning
An employee meets with their manager to discuss their past year's performance, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and collaboratively set goals for their professional development in the coming year, including potential training needs.
Skills Gap Analysis & Training Recommendation
A team leader or HR representative discusses with an employee or a team how current skills align with future project needs or industry trends, identifying specific skill gaps and recommending relevant training programs or courses to address them.
New Training Program Enrollment & Logistics
An employee or HR coordinator communicates with a training provider or internal department to inquire about, register for, and coordinate the logistics (e.g., schedule, location, materials, payment) for a new training program or workshop.
Initial Mentorship Meeting
A new mentee meets with their assigned mentor for the first time. They discuss expectations, establish rapport, outline goals for the mentorship relationship, and plan future meetings.
Career Counseling Session
An employee has a one-on-one session with a career counselor or HR specialist to explore long-term career paths, discuss potential internal or external opportunities, and strategize on how to achieve specific career aspirations.
Certification Exam Preparation Check-in
An employee provides an update to their manager or a training coordinator on their progress in preparing for a professional certification exam, discusses challenges, and seeks support or resources.