Career planning

Following up career conversations

5 minutes

Your role as a leader gives you a unique opportunity to guide and inspire growth in others. Following up on a career conversation is an essential part of that journey.

This check-in isn’t just a status update—it’s a chance to demonstrate your commitment to your team member’s development, to reinforce trust, and to ensure they feel supported on their career path. It can be informal, perhaps over coffee or integrated monthly into your regular catch-ups.

To keep the conversation natural and engaging, here are some practical starters to help you gauge your team member’s progress and explore how you can support them in building momentum toward their goals.

I wanted to follow up on our recent career conversation to check in, how things are progressing?

What steps have you taken since our last conversation?

What support do you need from me?

Remember, patience is key when guiding someone on their career journey. The most valuable support you can offer is maintaining consistent and open conversations as they work toward their goals.

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