#ThirstyThursday Issue #161

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Takeaways:

• Set clear expectations: Communicate the purpose, criteria, and benefits of performance evaluations upfront to align goals and reduce confusion.
• Provide ongoing feedback: Regular check-ins help address issues early and make formal evaluations feel like a natural progression, not a surprise.
• Involve self-assessment: Encourage team members to reflect on their achievements and challenges—it builds self-awareness and fosters more productive conversations.
• Recognize achievements: Don’t just focus on areas for improvement; celebrate wins and highlight contributions to keep morale high.
• Prepare for success: Share agendas, review data in advance, and ensure meetings are respectful, clear, and action-oriented.
• Make evaluations a two-way street: Invite feedback from your team to strengthen trust and collaboration.

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Takeaways:

• A lateral move isn’t a step back—it’s a chance to gain a broader view of the business and explore untapped opportunities.
• Expanding your network through a sideways move increases your visibility, ensuring the right people know your name when promotions come up.
• Lateral shifts can be a strategic escape from a difficult boss or team, helping you stay in the game while finding a better fit.

Tips:

• Look for roles that boost your exposure to senior leaders or high-profile projects.
• Volunteer for cross-team projects to build relationships with stakeholders beyond your immediate circle.
• Use lateral moves to build new skills, diversify your experience, and set yourself up for the next big opportunity.

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Takeaways:

• Conversational threading is a communication technique where you pick up on details in a conversation to seamlessly continue or introduce new topics.
• Start by asking a simple question — like “What’s your profession?”
• Based on details shared, follow up with an open ended question.
  • Ex: if the person responded “Digital Marketer”, follow up with “So, how did you get into digital marketing?”
• Follow this pattern to construct a more meaningful conversation.

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