Prepare to have a successful TALK performance conversation

Learn about the performance management process and explore available resources.
Prepare to have a successful TALK performance conversation

The University’s performance management program, TALK for Success, is coming soon. TALK, which stands for transform, align, listen, and know, is the framework that employees and managers use during their performance conversations.

Managers and staff members are strongly encouraged to attend an interactive workshop to learn more about the actions and behaviors associated with the five-category rating scale.

  • Tuesday, March 7, at noon | Register.
  • Thursday, March 9, at 3:30 p.m. | Register.
  • Friday, March 10, at 10 a.m. | Register.
  • Tuesday, March 14, at 4 p.m. | Register
  • Wednesday, March 15, at 9 a.m. | Register.
  • Friday, March 17, at 8 a.m. | Register.
  • Monday, March 20, at 2 p.m. | Register.
  • Wednesday, March 22, at 9 a.m. | Register.

Access employee TALK resources.

TALK resources, which vary by campus, are available to help guide employees and managers through the performance management process.

Employees and managers can attend an upcoming interactive workshop, or explore the University’s Performance Management web page to learn more about the performance management process for their campus.

Participate in professional development webinars.

No matter your role at the University, there is a professional development opportunity that can help boost your career skills. Offered by the HR-Talent and Organizational Development team, explore training offerings for employees and managers, including how to lead effective meetings, navigating change in challenging times, and providing proper coaching and feedback.

LinkedIn Learning offers self-paced courses.

Among the complimentary offerings available to University employees, the University’s LinkedIn Learning platform includes virtual courses that can help employees as they prepare for performance management conversations with their supervisors. Below are just a few courses that contain expert advice and additional professional development resources.