THE ALLIANCE
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to allow the switch without endangering his current
mission. Such a shift respects the employee’s wishes,
the investment LinkedIn has made in the employee,
and the overall relationship.
HAVING THE CONVERSATION
Advice for Managers
The keys to having a successful conversation about
tours of duty are to be systematic, consistent, and
transparent— which, not coincidentally, are the same
principles behind the tour of duty itself.
MOLD THE CONVERSATION TO THE TYPE OF
TOUR.
Prepare for a more involved conversation if
you’re implementing a Transformational or Foun-
dational tour, because it involves a personalized,
longer- term alliance. In contrast, a Rotational tour
is standardized and short- term, which allows you t ...