What is one of the purposes of informal counseling sessions?

Informal counseling sessions primarily serve the purpose of maintaining continual awareness of the junior's performance. These sessions create an opportunity for leaders to engage in regular, open dialogue about the junior’s work, challenges, and accomplishments. The emphasis is on providing ongoing feedback and support, which helps identify areas that may require improvement before they escalate into larger issues.

This regular interaction fosters a positive relationship between the leader and the junior, encouraging a culture of continuous communication rather than waiting for scheduled performance evaluations. It allows for timely interventions and recognition of good performance, which can enhance motivation and development.

In contrast, critiquing personal life choices can create a negative environment and may overstep professional boundaries. Making long-term plans and holding formal evaluations are typically more structured processes that do not capture the immediacy and flexibility that informal counseling sessions provide. Thus, the primary objective of these informal meetings is centered on performance awareness and support.