Agree an action
How should Ana practise with a mentor and use the feedback?
How should Ana practise with a mentor and use the feedback?
1 · Notice the conversation
Colleague: When can Ana practise?
You: Ana can practise with Lee on Friday.
Colleague: How can Lee help?
You: Lee can help her make the agenda clearer.
Colleague: What feedback should the mentor give?
You: As her mentor, Lee should give feedback on one strength and one improvement.
2 · Understand what each phrase does
development goal
a small step towards a future job
Ana’s development goal is to lead a short meeting.
development 是逐步增长能力；有目标不表示已经达到晋升要求。mentor
a more experienced person who guides you
Lee is Ana’s mentor for meeting skills.
mentor 提供指导，不替学习者完成任务，也不一定是直属经理。stretch assignment
an extra chance to practise a new responsibility
Leading one meeting is Ana’s stretch assignment.
stretch 不是无限加量；任务应有边界、准备时间和支持。3 · Rehearse, then change the details
Ana can practise with Lee on Friday.
Lee can help her make the agenda clearer.
As her mentor, Lee should give feedback on one strength and one improvement.
Ana will revise the opening before the meeting.
Keep the purpose; change the person, document or time. A simple, accurate sentence is enough.
4 · Respond to your colleague
When can Ana practise?
Ana 可以周五和 Lee 预演。
See one possible reply
Ana can practise with Lee on Friday.
How can Lee help?
Lee 能帮她把议程讲清楚。
See one possible reply
Lee can help her make the agenda clearer.
What feedback should the mentor give?
作为指导者，Lee 指出一个优点和一个改进点。
See one possible reply
As her mentor, Lee should give feedback on one strength and one improvement.
5 · Try a different situation
What if Lee cannot attend?
What if Lee cannot attend?
Address the changed condition. Choose a practical next step and explain why it helps.
- My response addresses the changed condition.
- I explain one practical action and its likely effect.
- I make the next step clear.
6 · Recall without the model tomorrow
When can Ana practise?