Encourage employee development with a ‘Growth Mindset’

Encourage employee development with a ‘Growth Mindset’

Employee development will “fly” when their strengths and talents are harnessed (reinforce what works!) and when both employees and managers exchange their “fixed mindset” for a “growth mindset. What is a growth mindset? While employees...
How do you create a safe learning environment?

How do you create a safe learning environment?

The Good(!) Conversation thrives in a climate where employees can see mistakes as learning opportunities. In such a work environment, they do not have the fear of being judged, but they rejoice in having a (coaching) manager. For example, a manager who is happy when...
Assessment interview: new style, sparking with questions

Assessment interview: new style, sparking with questions

In 2015, the Volkskrant featured the article “Abolish the appraisal interview. That year, HR professors and progressive organizations tumbled over each other on TV and radio programs, arguing that the appraisal interview should be abolished. We are seven years...
Here’s how to have a planning conversation that does get results

Here’s how to have a planning conversation that does get results

The planning meeting, also known as the goal setting meeting, is held at the beginning of the year to discuss goals and plans for the coming year. During this conversation, the expectations of both parties are central and agreements on objectives are made. Learned...