TYPES OF CONVERSATIONS TO CONSIDER The bottom line answer is really: check in with employees when you are inspired and have something to share, and be available to them at their request. The following sample calendar shows what structured and anytime check- ins might look like in practice. Sample calendar: Structured and anytime conversations Annual Program Overview 1x/quarter 1x/quarter 1x/quarter 1x/quarter Structured conversation Structured conversation Structured conversation Structured conversation with templated questions with templated questions with templated questions with templated questions (e.g. goals, performance, (e.g. goals, progress, (e.g. goals, progress, (e.g. goals, progress, coaching) development) development) development) Recognition Recognition Recognition Recognition 2x/month 2x/month 2x/month 2x/month 1:1 check-ins 6-12x/quarter + anytime conversations (as needed) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 THE MANAGER’S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GREAT CONVERSATIONS 16