Talent Conversation: What They Are, Why They're Crucial, and How to Do Them Right

Chapter 5. Preparing for the Conversation

At this point it may be helpful to think about someone with whom you need to have a talent conversation in the near future. Keep this person in mind as you go about preparing for the talent conversation using the ACS model.

Assessment

In preparing for a talent conversation, the first step for you as a manager is to begin pulling together all of the data and information you have about the person you will be talking with. You also need to take the time to consider how you tend to behave when facilitating a talent conversation.

A good way to accomplish both of these goals is by creating a talent assessment summary. Use the worksheet on pages 24–25 to reflect on how you will approach the assessment element ...