Do the quality conversations need to happen in a certain order? Are any of the quality conversations more time sensitive?

The performance summary conversation is best carried out at the end of the fiscal year – between the end of April and the end of May. The objective setting conversation is best carried out between May and September as it provides clarity to employees regarding the priorities and expectations for the year. This will depend on when the unit or department does their planning, as you want to ensure that the employee is aware of the next level objectives and how their work contributes to the overall success.