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How to have a conversation with your
manager about career progression
This process can feel significantly daunting. You
may feel uncomfortable approaching your
manager to discuss career development, but it’s
the key first step to enacting change. Sometimes,
all it takes is ripping off the band-aid and
scheduling a meeting. We want to make sure you
feel prepared, so here’s some advice (from the
Harvard Business Review) for approaching this
integral conversation:
Start by reflecting on what you want to achieve
and discuss. You can’t approach the meeting
without a clear idea, so make sure you understand
your short-term and long-term objectives and
what you’d like to work towards.
Contact your manager and schedule a face-toface chat. If you work virtually, jump on a Teams
or Zoom call.
Discuss your personal development with your
manager, explain what you want to achieve, and
ask if there is a role in your organisation that fits.
Gather feedback, too, and listen to their
hesitations or concerns (if they have any, that is).
If the feedback seems unattainable or firm, don’t
feel like it’s a setback; your manager is trying to
help you.
Discuss next steps and work closely with your
manager to create your PDP. Your manager might
need some time to consider how they can best
support you. Be patient and allow them the time
they need, but be sure to follow up if you feel
their feedback is taking an exceedingly long time.
Schedule frequent one-on-ones to identify areas
where you may need additional support and
gather insight into whether you’re hitting your
development goals.
Support is always on hand at Converge
As your workplace mental health and wellbeing
provider, we’re always here to support you in
any capacity you need. You may or may not
know, but we have our Career Coaching service.
We can help you set goals, realise your
potential, and approach the right people, all in
aid of helping you achieve and follow the career
path you want. Book an appointment via our
website or the Converge App today!
