One-on-one meetings are the centerpiece of the manager/direct-report relationship. When used well, they’re a high leverage tool to efficiently keep top performers thriving, and a fast way to catch when team members are struggling. But what the hell do you actually do in a 1:1? Many people who’ve had (or have been) newer managers have enjoyed the dystopian corporate experience of sitting in an awkward meeting wondering what to say – a bad 1:1 meeting can feel like the world’s worst blind date. On the other hand, when run effectively, good 1:1s can lay the bedrock for multi-decade working relationships. This post is a quick 60 second guide on how to run effective one-on-one meetings and make the most of this simple tool.
The 3 Minute Guide to One-on-Ones
The 3 Minute Guide to One-on-Ones
The 3 Minute Guide to One-on-Ones
One-on-one meetings are the centerpiece of the manager/direct-report relationship. When used well, they’re a high leverage tool to efficiently keep top performers thriving, and a fast way to catch when team members are struggling. But what the hell do you actually do in a 1:1? Many people who’ve had (or have been) newer managers have enjoyed the dystopian corporate experience of sitting in an awkward meeting wondering what to say – a bad 1:1 meeting can feel like the world’s worst blind date. On the other hand, when run effectively, good 1:1s can lay the bedrock for multi-decade working relationships. This post is a quick 60 second guide on how to run effective one-on-one meetings and make the most of this simple tool.