Annual talks at Paderborn University
Paderborn University has decided to introduce annual talks for all employee groups in science, technology and administration. This important initiative represents a great opportunity to promote a culture of open communication and trusting cooperation at our university. The focus is on personal dialogue between managers and employees. The aim is to take a look at the "big picture" away from everyday working schedule and to address personal perspectives, needs and expectations.
The starting signal for the implementation of the talks was given in May 2024. Find out everything you need to know about the introduction of annual talks at Paderborn University on this website. Below you will find, among other things, a preparation sheet to download and information on events and trainings.
In your day-to-day work, meetings are held regularly to pass on information, discuss the day's workload, allocate tasks and generally exchange ideas. Why should you have an additional annual talk? The annual talk offers the opportunity to address personal wishes, expectations and goals in addition to professional issues. It offers the opportunity to
- clarify tasks, responsibilities and requirements,
- agree on sponsoring or inhibiting aspects of the working conditions,
- openly discuss the cooperation between managers and employees and organise it in such a way as to promote a culture of open communication and trusting cooperation,
- make agreements and arrangements,
- prepare together for future tasks and requirements with foresight and
- exchange expectations and wishes with regard to personal development.
The annual talk gives you the opportunity to obtain important information and orientation, clarify expectations, but also to address possible concerns and problems and work together on solutions. You will receive feedback on your work performance and the development of your skills. At the same time, the meeting gives you the opportunity to share your perspectives, ideas and wishes.
For you as a manager, the interview is an opportunity to find out more about the interests, potential and concerns of your employees and to receive feedback on your own management behaviour. You can also make your own objectives and expectations more transparent. The annual talk provides a framework for supporting your employees individually and expressing appreciation.
Annual talks in a nutshell
| Target group | All employee groups at Paderborn University from science, technology and administration |
|---|---|
| Frequency of talks | Managers offer their respective employees the opportunity to take part in the dialogue on an annual basis. Employees decide whether they would like to take up the offer. |
| Contents of the annual talk | The content of the annual talk can be determined individually by the two discussion partners. As a rule, however, the meeting includes a review of the past year, an exchange about the area of responsibility, the organisation of work, the working environment and the topics of leadership and cooperation. It concludes with an outlook for the coming year. You will find suggestions for specific questions in the interview guide (see download below). |
You can find detailed information as well as tips on preparing, conducting and documenting the annual talks in the information sheet on annual talks (german version/ english version).
Trainings
Take advantage of our regular training opportunities to prepare for your annual talk! We offer regular half-day introductory and advanced training courses for managers and employees alike. You can find the current dates and registration options in our training programme.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the Staff Development team.
SG 4.5 Staff Development
Dr Johanna Braukmann
Tel: 3587
Mail: braukmann@zv.uni-paderborn.de