10 Questions to Ask Your Boss in Your Next Check-In
| Do you feel like you’re not getting the guidance, clarity, or feedback you need from your manager in your one-on-one meetings? If so, redirect the focus by asking the right questions. Ask for guidance on tasks and projects: * I’m having some challenges with X. Can you help me think about how to navigate it successfully? * What do you think of my idea Z? Do you have any suggestions for how to improve it, or an alternative idea I should consider? Clarify priorities and expectations: * Given what’s on my plate, what should I be prioritizing right now, and can you help me understand why? * As you review my workload, am I taking on the right projects? Align with the organization and its strategy: * To help me better understand the big picture, how does the work I’m doing fit into the company’s broader goals? * What’s new in our company’s strategic priorities that you feel I should know about? Seek growth opportunities and career advancement: * What can I do to prepare myself for greater opportunities or to pursue X interest of mine? * What should I be targeting as my next career move and why? Get feedback on your performance: * Am I meeting your expectations? * I really value your perspective on my performance.What should I start, stop, or continue doing? |
| This tip is adapted from “28 Questions to Ask Your Boss in Your One-on-Ones,“by Steven G. Rogelberg et al. |
