Lift Trial Program Feedback
- Having a long initial call or in-person meeting can help things to progress quickly in the beginning.
- It’s important for both parties to provide input in the first meeting about expectations they may have about when and how often to meet.
- Email is a good interim connection, but phone calls often provide a more personal touch.
- It sometimes helps if both parties are prepared for the regular discussions; there may need to be talking points, an agenda, or possibly homework.
- For peer partners – asking probing questions may help to get the ball rolling.
- Even if you don’t live near each other, you may be able to plan a face-to-face meeting around work, conferences, or vacation travel.
- Possible discussion topics:
- Relocation opportunities
- Developing your role/job description
- Career development
- Educational support/choices
- Advancement/career changes
- The challenges of working for a woman/man
- Leadership
- Talent management
- Driving for results
- Work/life balance
- Networking
- Decision-making
- Being assertive versus aggressive
- Change management
- What you want to accomplish with the Lift Program
- How to present ideas to senior management
- How to get noticed by senior management
- How to capitalize on notoriety
- How to balance the line between good and bad news
- How to prove the business value of what you provide
- Common fears
- Hot topics
