Hannen Case Study Reflection

This paper is a reflection on how I would prepare for the conversation alluded in the Hannen case study. The objectives for the conversation should focus on understanding the interests of Mr. Welch, while also focusing on mutually finding both short-term and long-term career options for him within the public sector.
Approach
This conversation might go awry very quickly if the approach used is aggressive. I’d opt for an integrative approach, using a collaboration strategy to solve the problem at hand. I would use this approach because it is very clear that Mr. Welch is unhappy in his current position. The integrative will also help to focus on understanding the interest of Mr. Welch. Additionally, I would try to put myself in the position …show more content…
My BATNA would be to talk to him about his low performance at the next evaluation meeting and either fire him or try to get his resignation. However, the purpose of this paper does not cover the planning and approach to be used on the evaluation …show more content…
Good to hear you are well. I have some stuff in mind to talk about today but first I would like to hear from you about the work you did this past week. I see, and how did you like performing those tasks this past week? Is there anything you might need from the staff or me to finish those tasks? What is holding you back from finishing them?
Thank you for being sincere with me. I have some questions for you and expect that we both can be honest and sincere with each other like always. I hope you don’t feel uncomfortable, but we have had some good and candid conversations about our careers outside the office. From those conversations I got a feeling that you are not confortable in your current position, is that true? When did you start feeling that way about the work you do? I’m very sorry you are feeling that way and now I think I probably should do more to help you. This reminds me that you’ve mentioned in the past that Bernie didn’t support you to fulfill you career goals. I do not want to commit the same error. Would it make sense if we work together to find options that might help you achieve your career goals? I’ve tried my best to tailor assignments to what I assumed were your interests but I might’ve been wrong on my assumptions. Would you mind to share with me what interests you at this point in your career? Where do you see yourself five years from now? How about ten years from now? I honestly think we could work together to find