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myCareer Process
Conversation Leader
The myCareer Process - Conversation Leader
The myCareer conversation is a four part process which takes place over a calendar year. Each year you will begin a new myCareer conversation and therefore a new template. Storage is different in each Faculty and Division. You and your conversation leader will keep a copy. If your HR team would like a copy they will let you know.
Please see below for a detailed process on how to get started with myCareer.


Year Ahead - Employee Guide
The guides below outline what you need to know as an Employee. The role of the Conversation Leader is also covered in the guides so you know what to expect and what information has been provided.

Year Ahead - Employee Guide
The guides below outline what you need to know as an Employee. The role of the Conversation Leader is also covered in the guides so you know what to expect and what information has been provided.
Planning for my Year Ahead Conversation Guide
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Click HereTemplates
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Click HereEmployee Toolkit
If you would like to view the entire toolkit, please view and download here

Year-Ahead
By End of Apr
What do I need to know to be able to lead the 'Year ahead' conversation? How can I make it a success? What preparation do I need to do? What are the key areas I can discuss?

Mid-Year
Jan - Dec
What do I need to know to lead the 'Mid-Year' conversation? How can I provide the most value for the Individual? What preparation do I need to do? What are the types of feedback I can use? How can I highlight achievements, the Values in Action: Our Behaviours, and areas of improvement for the Individual?

Self-Assessment
Nov - Jan
What do I need to know about the 'Self Assessment' phase to support the Individual? Where do I get information from about the Individuals performance? What are the key areas I should cover?

End of year
By End of Apr
What do I need to know to lead the 'End of Year' phase? How can I prepare for the 'End of Year' conversation? How do I complete the Commentary Guide? How do I continue to provide feedback? How best to have an effective conversations with my individuals?

Year ahead
Step 1.
Download the myCareer template
Click here to download template. Have more than 10 reports? Think about delegating
Step 2.
Draft potential goals & Individuals insights
Review your faculty or divisions priorities and the Values in Action. Draft out some high level goals for your Individual based on your insights. Review ideas for development goals
Step 3.
Set up face to face meeting
Aim to schedule this before the end of April
Step 4.
Lead "Year ahead" conversation
Meet face to face with your Individual to discuss their goals and set expectations

Mid-year
Step 1.
Prepare for informal conversations
Review your Individuals myCareer plan and come prepared with observations, insights and feedback
Step 2.
Set up face to face meeting
An informal meeting or coffee is fine. This can be as regular as you like but at minimum should occur once
Step 3.
Lead "Mid-year" conversaion
Ask questions, discover what went well and what could be done differently. Offer support, insights and feedback
Step 4.
Offer support to keep goals on track
Work with your Individual to develop strategies to keep their goals and timelines on track

Self Assessment
Step 1.
Assign completion date
Request your Individual to complete their self assessment and assign a date for submission, at the latest January
Step 2.
Offer support & encouragement
Try to understand from your Individuals perspective what might they be proud of? What areas may they need support relative to opportunity?
Step 3.
Encourage input from others
Encourage your Individual to get input from others on their strengths and areas for development
Step 4.
Follow up
If your Individual does not submit their self assessment to you then ensure you follow up to find out why

End of year
Step 1.
Review Individual's self assessment
Ensure you have enough time to review so you can use the insights to plan for a valuable conversation
Step 2.
Be open to the conversation
Be willing to listen and give feedback. Keep an open mind to opportunities for growth. Read more about giving feedback and managing difficult conversations
Step 3.
Set up face to face meeting
Aim to schedule this one week after self assessment phase
Step 4.
Lead "End of year" conversaion
Reflect on the Individuals achievements and development areas, use them to inform the year ahead conversation for next year. Finalise commentary in individuals myCareer plan and sign off