SOLUTION:

What's Up? 

PURPOSE: Provide the opportunity for your employees to ask questions about issues or events impacting their work-world. When employees can get key questions answered about the organization that may be heavy on their mind, it provides a sense of comfort.

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SOLUTION:

What's Up? 

PURPOSE: Provide the opportunity for your employees to ask questions about issues or events impacting their work-world. When employees can get key questions answered about the organization that may be heavy on their mind, it provides a sense of comfort.

Time: < 1 Hour

STEP 1: Give the What’s Up? worksheet to your employee.

STEP 2: Ask your employee to think about the three areas on the What’s Up? Worksheet and jot down questions, issues, concerns, or events the employee wants to know more about:

  • I Think…I’ve been thinking about the following.
  • Next Steps…We’re doing “X”, what are the next steps?
  • Tell Me More...I want to know more about “X” situation or issue.

STEP 3: Once your employee has prepared the What’s Up? worksheet, schedule some time to discuss the issues, situations, and/or concerns.

STEP 4: Based on the discussion, determine what actions you and or the employee must take to resolve an issue, get more information, or take action to improve a situation.

 

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What's Up? 

Think about the three areas below and jot down questions, issues, concerns, or events you want to know more about:

  • I Think…I’ve been thinking about the following.
  • Next Steps…We’re doing “X”, what are the next steps?
  • Tell Me More...I want to know more about “X” situation or issue.

During a discussion with your manager, capture your manager’s responses to each issue/event/situation below.

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