Goal-setting. After you’ve absorbed all that’s been said, discuss with your manager what your goals will be over the coming year, and set timelines for them. If you both need to think more about these goals and there’s not enough time to do this in your review, ask for a follow-up meeting and schedule it in your calendars while you’re still togethe

Earn trust, communicate clearly, provide solutions and demonstrate your value.

If a meeting has become heated and more and more people are speaking loudly or aggressively, speak more quietly when it’s your turn to speak. But do so with real precision, making eye contact with those you’re talking to.

Be someone others can trust – have integrity, and always be honest, ethical and well-mannered. And remember, it’s always better to under-promise and over-deliver than to over-promise and under-deliver. Be clear – communicate transparently and consistently in a way that’s always on-brand for you – whether in person, via email, on social media or in

Promotions and raises. A review is where you can talk freely about your future. Note that you will generally only be eligible for a promotion or raise if you are well and truly completing all of your current duties to a very high standard, and if there is room for growth within the company’s structure and budget. If you want a promotion, show how y

Be your own PR. It’s time to talk up your achievements. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, imagine that you’re talking about a friend who has had your successes, or pretend that you have a new client (aka you!) and you’re relaying all the great things they’ve done.

It is seeking out powerful people to: assist them to do great work learn from them. When you do these things consistently, you’ll cultivate favour. Doing these two things is also a huge demonstration of leadership potential. And that’s what we call a win-win situation.

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