Powerful questions for a performance miss
Recall question types that sharpen a performance conversation without making it vague.
Goal / standard question What exact outcome or standard was supposed to happen here? Start with the expected result so the conversation is anchored in observable work. When do you ask this? The stronger question focuses on the event and its drivers, not the person's identity. Employee objection I know I missed it, but everything was chaotic. Coach line What part of the chaos was most controllable, and what part needs escalation or support? It separates ownership from context instead of arguing about whether the chaos existed. Know-how question When have you met this standard under pressure before, and what…
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