Meetings: best practice, support person & questions
There may be an initial meeting and regular review meetings (or a single informal meeting).
- Stay professional: Keep calm; focus on understanding issues and how to improve.
- Seek clarity: Ask for specific examples if allegations are vague; correct factual errors.
- Record‑keeping: Take notes. If you didn’t, write your recollection promptly afterwards.
- Support person: You can usually bring a colleague/friend/union representative who isn’t involved in the matter.
- Attendance: Meetings should be rescheduled if you’re on approved leave (incl. RDO) or unwell. Note any right to disconnect in your instrument/policy.
Good questions to ask
- “When did my performance fall below expectations?”
- “Please provide specific examples of the issues.”
- “What support will be provided and what does success look like?”