Dialogue starter: conversations without a reporting framework
Goal: Enable low-threshold conversations that don’t feel ‘reactive’ or complaint-focused.
Use these questions during drop-in sessions or check-ins:
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“What is currently taking the most energy at work for you?”
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“What do you see as desired behavior within your team?”
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“What makes people speak up or stay silent in your team?”
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“What would you like your manager to better understand?”
Reflection for the proactive confidential advisor:
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What patterns do you notice emerging?
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What is not being said?
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How can you strategically reflect these signals back without it feeling like a complaint?