HANDOUT 42.5© 2005 AMACOM, A DIVISION OF AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION.
This handout is available in PDF form at http://www.amacombooks.org/leadershipact.Coaching an Employee
Employee’s name: ____
I would like to meet with you to discuss some of the following items on 
____. Your ideas and input are important to me. Please
take time to think over your responses before our meeting.
- What do you believe is the most challenging part of your work?
 - Do you feel appreciated?
 - What motivates you to do a good job?
 - What are the greatest obstacles to getting your work done?
 - What resources do you need that you don’t currently have?
 - What do you like best about your job? Least?
 - What do you believe are your strengths?
 - What areas would you like to improve?
 - What can I do to make your job less frustrating and more satisfying?
 - What career goals would you like to be working toward?