Might not want to sit too close with the JH as some may not be that comfortable.

Have ample time for JH to share, not in between lessons.

Take time to build up the relationship with your JHs throughout the year.

Have some snacks/drinks.

Have the conversation in venues that provide privacy.

Be mindful of body language and facial expressions, and show those that convey openness.

Pace the conversation such that it doesn't appear that we are in a rush to end it.

With regards to the video, we feel that, a safe space can be created through rapport and trust being established from the start itself and with regular check-ins and conversations along the way (work & non-work related). With that in place, we feel that the physical space arrangement may not be so structured as conversations will just naturally occur from the heart.

Give JH enough time to prepare, let JH choose their preferred day and timing.

o   Ensured psychological safety throughout the conversation

o   Used questions effectively to facilitate JH's own reflection rather than to give the ‘correct’ answers

o   Allowed JH to have control over the conversation and take ownership of her own development

o   Tapped into positive emotions

o   Paid attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues

Allowed the JH to do deeper thinking and self reflect on her own competencies.

Focus the discussion on the growth of the JH and not just asking her to list down the things that the JH has done.

o   Let JH take ownership of their development plan

§  Explored Assignment opportunities within school

§  Discussed Relationship building (mentoring with HOD partnerships)

§  Considered Courses and workshops

o   Affirmed JH's contributions and growth

o   Showed genuine interest in JH's development (JH will know if you 'fake' it)

For this case, the JH had the capacity to think in depth and reach her own conclusions without being 'prescribed' the answers by the RO, and kudos to the RO for facilitating the conversation that way.

Propose and discuss some possible assignments that the JH can consider taking up.

• elicit the aspirations of the JH

• what are the possible challenges of the JH

• Discussion on whether the strengths of the JH is able to overcome those challenges, identify AFGs that may hinder JH from achieving what he/she intends to

• RO/JH to work together to identify available resources and opportunities for JH to grow and develop (to co-create an action plan).

• Eventually the JH should be able to achieve his/her aspiration with guidance from the RO

·       Helped JH identify relevant competencies (Action Management and Implementation, Culture Building and People Development)

·       Used concrete examples from JH's work to illustrate competency demonstration

·       Connected competencies to actual impact and outcomes

·       Offered multiple modes of development (70-20-10 model):

o   Assignment: PLT leadership role

o   Relationships: Mentoring with Senior Teacher

o   Courses: Gamification workshop

Paraphrasing to ensure correct interpretation of the context.

Guide the JH to identify his own competency areas.

When the officer highlights the strengths for a specific event done yearly, how can we translate this to a different event/platform to exhibit said competencies again to confirm that it is indeed a strength. Provide alternative assignments for this.

·       Where would you like to see yourself professionally in the next 3 to 5 years? Which career directions have you been considering?

·       When did you feel most energised or in your element this year? What do you think were your strengths/competencies that you used well in these moments?

Through the conversation, the RO led the JH to identify his own strengths and areas for growth which foster ownership.

From there, ask if the officer has aspirations in that track.

Depending on the officer's reply, we can share what the role entails and how to work towards it. An important note would be to help the officer realise the realistic expectations of the role but at the same time reassure how it is manageable for them.