Leadership conversations
»Development dialogues and performance reviews as effective tools for guiding, developing, and retaining employees«
Leadership conversations are a powerful opportunity for development, orientation, and relationship-building – when conducted effectively. We support you in designing conversation formats and processes that create real impact.
Our services
- Optimisation of employee development or performance review processes
- Development of structured guidelines for leadership conversations (development and/or goal-setting conversations)
- Training for setting measurable and meaningful objectives
- Training to strengthen managers’ feedback and communication skills
Annual employee reviews are among the most widely used HR tools. However, the objectives and formats can vary significantly: development dialogues, feedback discussions, target-setting conversations, or integrated performance management systems. These conversations are often criticised for falling short of expectations – whether due to vague assessments, employee frustration, or overly complex documentation and control processes.
These conversations are often criticised for falling short of expectations – whether due to vague assessments, employee frustration, or overly complex documentation and control processes.
– Is one annual conversation enough, or should development and performance dialogues be clearly separated?
– Can constructive feedback be delivered respectfully?
– Is there a consistent and trust-based dialogue throughout the year?
– Are goals and expectations clearly communicated and understood?
