Quiet Employee Reluctant to Speak Up in Meetings? Ask Madeleine
"Dear Madeleine,
I have an employee who is very dependable and is doing an excellent job. I am certain he will do very well here, long term. He has been with the company about a year, has developed confidence, and often catches errors before it is too late. He is trusted and his peers go to him to brainstorm and troubleshoot.
I have noticed that he stays silent in meetings but will share his thoughts with others after the meeting. This causes extra work and adds time to the process of making the best decisions. I have encouraged him to speak up in group settings, but he is not rising to the occasions as they are presented.
I see great things for this person, and this is an important step in his development. I am not sure how to help him make this leap. Would appreciate some ideas.
Challenged"