Overview

Career conversations can feel daunting for managers, yet they are critical for employee engagement and retention. Let’s Talk Talent’s career conversations workshop equips managers with practical skills to support their team’s professional growth through structured, meaningful dialogue.

This interactive session teaches you how to structure impactful career discussions, understand what truly motivates your employees, and create actionable development plans. You’ll learn techniques that build stronger manager-employee relationships and foster a culture where people see a future with your organisation.

Key Topics Covered

• Structuring career conversations that drive meaningful outcomes
• Understanding individual motivations and career aspirations
• Developing empathy and active listening techniques for deeper dialogue
• Exploring career pathways and growth opportunities within your organisation
• Building trust through authentic, supportive conversations

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Conduct confident, structured career development discussions
• Ask powerful questions that uncover employee aspirations and motivations
• Co-create actionable career development plans with team members
• Navigate difficult conversations about career progression and expectations
• Support employees in identifying and pursuing growth opportunities

Workshop Benefits

• Practical conversation frameworks you can use immediately
• Virtual or face-to-face delivery options for maximum accessibility
• Real-world scenarios and role-play practice
• Expert guidance on handling common career conversation challenges
• Tools that strengthen manager-employee relationships

Audience

This workshop is ideal for:

• Managers and team leaders at any level
• New managers developing their people leadership skills
• Experienced leaders wanting to improve career development conversations
• HR professionals supporting manager capability
• Anyone responsible for employee development and retention

Price & Logistics

• Fee: From £750 + VAT per session (virtual delivery), £900 + VAT when delivered in-person
• Delivery: Virtual or face-to-face, 90-minute interactive session
• Group size: Optimised for small to mid-sized groups
• How to book: Complete the ‘Book your workshop’ form on this page

Facilitator Credentials

Delivered by Let’s Talk Talent’s experienced career development specialists who combine HR expertise with practical management experience.

Our facilitators understand the real challenges managers face and provide proven techniques for conducting career conversations that create genuine impact.