Moving: On Up

: Listen without becoming defensive [5.1]. Taking notes and asking clarifying questions shows a commitment to understanding the feedback [15, 23].

A well-structured write-up should be factual and objective to provide a clear path forward [5, 11, 19]: Moving on Up

: Explain how the behavior affected the team or business operations [21, 25]. : Listen without becoming defensive [5

: Define exactly what "success" looks like and provide a timeline for change [12, 13, 21]. : Define exactly what "success" looks like and

: Clearly state the next steps if performance does not improve [5, 13, 19]. Turning a Write-Up into a Career Growth Opportunity

: Include specific dates, times, and a neutral account of the behavior [5, 7, 13].

: If you want to continue "moving up," ask for regular check-ins to demonstrate your progress and ensure you are meeting the new expectations [15, 27].