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Prepare Your Conversation - EXAMPLE

> NAME & POSITION OF MANAGER/MENTOR: > PRIMARY QUESTION(S)


YOU WANT TO EXPLORE:
Chris - Head Purchasing Manager
How Am I Unique?
What Are My Capabilities?
How is the World of Work
Changing?
> CAREER CONVERSATION SCHEDULED FOR:
a What Are My Aspirations?
Monday, Feb. 2nd at 10:00 am / Main Campus, Room 305 How Can I Accelerate
My Learning?

> DETERMINE THE DESIRED OUTCOME OF YOUR DISCUSSION.


l Discuss my short-term and long-term goals.
l Agree on some career moves and opportunities that support my goals and aspirations.

l Discuss my interest in global assignments and/or leading a global research team.

l Test the viability of having a Global Purchasing Manager as my mentor.

> IDENTIFY 2-3 TOPICS YOU WANT TO DISCUSS.


l How my goals and aspirations fit the needs of the organization.
l What changes in purchasing and industry may impact my goals.

l Test my ideas for mentoring, global projects and leadership opportunities.

> PREPARE QUESTIONS YOU WANT TO ASK, WRITE 2-3 OF THEM HERE.
l What is the value you and leaders think I bring to the organization?
l What are the chances of expanding my learning by participating in global forums?
l I would like to be in a leadership position in global purchasing. Is this realistic?

> CHOOSE 2-3 CONVERSATION STARTERS THAT OPEN THE QUESTIONS & AREAS
YOU WANT TO HIGHLIGHT.
l I enjoy my work here and I’d like to hear your view about my future.
l I’m looking forward to this conversation to discuss my long-term possibilities.

l I’d like to get your take on my future with this organization. I have some very clear goals

and want to see how they fit with your vision.

+ NEXT STEPS:

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