Rather do it, buy less, read more books. Everyone sometimes decides to do things differently, especially at the beginning of January. This is of course also possible in the workplace. For example, do you no longer want to perform certain tasks, learn something new or develop yourself further? The planning meeting with your employer is the ideal time to consider this. Record your goals together so that you can look back on them at the end of the year. What is the best way to have such a conversation? We give four useful tips!
Start the new year well
Do you want to change something about your work situation? Then January is the ideal time to discuss this with your employer. Make sure you approach this conversation positively, for example by indicating that you want more of a challenge or would like to specialize in a certain task. A good time for this topic? The planning meeting. This conversation about your goals for the coming year often takes place in January and can be held both digitally and physically. We have listed 4 useful tips for your planning meeting.
Tip 1: Take initiative
Prepare your planning interview well: it is not just listening to your employer, it is a two-way conversation. You can also bring things in. In fact, most executives greatly value their own initiative.
Tip 2: Check what you want
Think in advance which tasks you are currently performing, whether these are in line with your position, whether you want to change something, how you want to develop and how you think you will achieve this.
Tip 3: Take it seriously
Do you set the goals for 2024? Then make sure you formulate these according to the SMART method: specific, measurable, acceptable, realistic and time-bound. This way they are concrete and you know what you can work towards. Moreover, immediately make agreements for the follow-up and schedule interim meetings to keep track of progress. This way, your good intentions will remain visible all year round.
Tip 4: Make a distinction between what must and what can
You can record the development agreements in a Personal Development Plan (PDP). Here you keep track of what you want to learn, and what you need to learn to continue to do your job well. Think of development agreements such as a training or course, but also secondment - to a customer or to another department - or a form of coaching (receiving or giving). By drawing up a development plan, you can align the goals of the organization and yours. Do you want to take the next step in your career? Register for free and without obligation for your personal development trajectory at Toekomstpro(o)f.
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