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Stay Interview
30 min with a top performer, 5 questions on "why you stay and why you might leave" before they actually consider leaving.
Goal
Prevent loss at zero cost — a short dialogue reveals reasons for leaving you didn't know, fixed before resignation.
Steps
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Identify 3-5 top reports whose loss would be catastrophic. Book private 30 min per each.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You discover 1-2 "simple to fix" items that can extend your report's stay 2 more years.
Evidence base
School: Workforce Stability Institute / Talent Retention
Founders: Dick Finnegan · Beverly Kaye (2007)
Documented by Dick Finnegan in "Rethinking Retention" (2007). Gallup: 70% of resignations preventable via a stay interview 6 months before departure decision.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Stay Interview" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced with another person in a Inner dialogue format.
When will I notice the effect of "Stay Interview"?
You discover 1-2 "simple to fix" items that can extend your report's stay 2 more years. In the short term: Within 6 months, you act on each point. Employee feels "heard", resisting external offers.
Is "Stay Interview" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Workforce Stability Institute / Talent Retention (Dick Finnegan, Beverly Kaye (2007)). Documented by Dick Finnegan in "Rethinking Retention" (2007). Gallup: 70% of resignations preventable via a stay interview 6 months before departure decision.
Is "Stay Interview" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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