Think you know your team?Are you the person that reads a name tag every time you see them and look foolish calling them Christopher when the rest of the office knows them as CJ?What is their educational and professional background? When was the last time you even thought about it? Perhaps at their interview 2 years ago while holding their resume? Were you even the person that interviewed them?Where do they see themselves in 1, 3, and 5 years? How can you help them achieve their goals? When was the last time you even got close to this discussion? Annual performance review when they are more focused on whether or not they are getting a raise which may impact the way they answer?At a quick glance, most will probably think they have these covered. Sort of a "duh!" moment. I challenge you! How do you know? How would you know? Have you actually asked, or just assumed?
