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Year End Career Reflections
AL DEA
Leadership Development Facilitator & Consultant
About Me
Al Dea
Leadership Development
Consultant & Facilitator
INTRODUCTION:
Warm Up
Discussion Questions
What is 1 word you would use to describe your year?
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OPENING REFLECTIONS
What is something you are proud of from this year?
What is your favorite accomplishment or impactful project of this year?
Self-Reflection
Exercise: Year End Project Reflection
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Instructions
Exercise: Year End Project Reflection
The goal of this activity is to document the key projects and initiatives you worked on this year
Project or Assignment | Key Skills I’m Using | Was I good at this? (1=No 5 = Very Good) | How Much Did I Enjoy This? (1= No 5 = Alot) | Do I want to do more of this? (Y/N) |
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Discussion Questions
What were some of your learnings from this exercise?
Note:
You can share in the chat, or raise your hand and come off mute
Open Discussion
How does this help you think about your future goals/aspirations?
Is there anything you want to do more of/less of as a result of this?
Check-In
Check In on Yourself (Part 1)
Rate how important each of these aspects are to your work right now (Part 1)
Impact: Making an impact in your job/role
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NOT IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT
Growth: Learning and growing as a professional
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NOT IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT
Engagement: Feeling a sense of energy and interest in the work you are doing
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NOT IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT
Well-Being: Having a sense of personal-well being
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NOT IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT
Relationships: Having positive relationships with peers and colleagues
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NOT IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT
Check In on Yourself (Part 2)
Rate your overall satisfaction for each of these for yourself right now
Impact: What kind of impact did I have?
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NOT SATISFIED
VERY SATISIFIED
Growth: How much did I learn and grow this year?
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NOT SATISFIED
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Engagement: How energized and engaged was I in my work?
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NOT SATISFIED
VERY SATISIFIED
Well-Being: How was my overall sense of well-being this year?
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NOT SATISFIED
VERY SATISIFIED
Relationships: Having positive relationships with peers and colleagues
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NOT SATISFIED
VERY SATISIFIED
Discussion Questions
What were some of your learnings from this exercise?
Note:
You can share in the chat, or raise your hand and come off mute
Open Discussion
What gaps did you notice?
What do you think this means for you moving forward?
People and Relationships
Opening Activity: Take 90 Seconds to Write this down!
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Take 90 Seconds and write down
All the people who currently are supporting you in your career
Anyone who you can think of who is outside your organization who is supporting you in your career
Your Career is a Team Sport
Your success in your career is correlated to the amount of people that want to help you succeed
Different People Can Play Different Roles in Supporting Your Career Development
Thought
Partners
People who share your professional interests who you can connect and engage with to share ideas about your career growth
Advocates
People who will support and advocate for you who are in formal positions of power and influence (aka sponsors)
Mentors
People who are a few steps ahead of you in your journey who can share their expertise and experience with you
Peers
People who you trust who provide you empathy, support, encouragement, and feedback
Exercise: Mapping Your Career Team
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Instructions
Exercise: Mapping Your Career Team
Write down a list of people inside your organization, and determine their role in helping you grow your career
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Name | Their Role (Thought Partner, Advocate, Mentor or Peer) | How they are supporting you in your career? | How they can continue to help and support you in your career? |
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Discussion Questions
Who are the people who are playing a big role in supporting you and your career?
Note:
You can share in the chat, or raise your hand and come off mute
EXERCISE
DEBRIEF
What kind of support or help do you think you need?
What are some ideas you have about building relationships for your “career team?”
Conclusion
Check out my podcast: The Edge of Work (wherever you get your podcasts)
Want to bring me to your company? E-mail me (al@al-dea.com) or feel free to connect me to your leadership/HR team
Career planning workshop – January ‘24 (stay tuned for details)
Thanks For Coming!