What is a Calibration Conversation, and How Do I Prepare for One?
Calibration conversations in Pando are essential for creating clarity and alignment in career progression. They foster transparent, structured feedback that empowers employees to take ownership of their growth paths.
What is a Calibration in Pando?
In Pando, a calibration is generated after both the employee and manager complete their respective parts of an assessment. This calibration view combines their ratings, showing alignment or differences on each competency. It provides a clear picture of how the manager and employee perceive the employee’s performance, making any areas of agreement or disagreement easy to identify.
Preparing for Your Calibration Conversation
To make the most of your calibration conversation, here are a few steps you can take:
Review Competencies and Calibration Overview: Familiarize yourself with the competencies, their definitions, and the calibration overview. This groundwork will help you enter the conversation informed and ready to discuss your growth areas.
Stay Open-Minded and Curious: Approach the meeting with a willingness to learn about your strengths and growth opportunities. Keeping a growth mindset can lead to valuable insights.
Prepare Development Goals: Think about goals, tasks, and behaviors that could help you improve in specific competencies. Pando’s Rubric offers ideas for actions within each competency to help you brainstorm.
Next Steps After Your Calibration Conversation
For Employees:
Set Goals and Actions in Pando: Use the “My Profile” section in Pando to set goals linked to specific competencies. This keeps your growth aligned and easily trackable for future assessments.
For Managers:
Support Goal-Setting: Collaborate with your team member on meaningful goals and actions that support their development.
Adjust Ratings if Needed: If you find after the conversation that a competency rating should change, ask the employee to request an assessment update for that competency directly from their dashboard.
How Often Should Full Assessments Be Conducted?
While the frequency may vary based on your company’s approach, Pando recommends quarterly assessments with ongoing weekly or biweekly conversations. This cadence keeps goals and feedback relevant and ensures continuous progression.
By fully preparing for and engaging in your calibration conversation, you’re setting a strong foundation for continued growth and alignment within Pando.