rephrase: Line function managers also have a role as 'career negotiator.' More particularly, in assisting individual workers to communicate their career needs. In this regard, personal factors must be taken into consideration by the manager, for example, how flexible an individual can be geographically. Hence, it is essential that line function managers open up a career dialogue with employees (start the conversations). Managers will need help from HR specialists in the following areas: 1. Grasping a conception of what an operational career conversation might look like. 2. Guiding managers in effective career conversations. 3. Helping them to practice these conversations