5. Walk out with a roadmap Managers should give you specific areas you need to work on, and you should further fill in the gaps by asking questions. The manager wants you to be more team-oriented – are there specific people or projects that you could focus on? Use this roadmap throughout the year to make sure you’re on track, and don’t hesitate to check in with your boss to make sure you’re meeting expectations. That’s the best way to ensure there are no unpleasant surprises in your performance review next year.