Read these materials and use the NOAA Employee Worksheet at the end of the SFA Guide to jot down what you want to discuss in the meeting and what your expectations are. Listen to other people. Raise the issues that you want to talk about, and treat people with respect even though they hold different opinions. Managers and employees are equal members of the workgroup. It is critical for the manager and the employees in the workgroup to have an open dialogue about the results so that they can work together to effect change.
Management is committed to an open process without reprisal.
No, the workgroup must commit to one another that discussions will not be shared without previous agreement. Information discussed during this meeting is confidential and must not leave the room. SFA issues should not be discussed by members outside of the meetings. By sharing results we can identify ideas for resolving issues that may apply NOAA-wide. A SFA Workgroup Action Plan form has been designed for this purpose.