One-on-one meetings with direct reports often feel more hurried and disorganized than they need to be. It’s important to check in regularly with each of your employees, but how can you make the best use of the time? How can you make the meetings more productive and collaborative? What do you need to change as the manager and what do you need to ask your direct report to do differently as well?
- Block regular time in your schedules
- Prepare discussion points
- Be fully present
- Start positive
- Problem solve
- Ask questions about career plans
- Express gratitude
Click the Link to Read More: Harvard Business Review, August 8, 2024 by Rebecca Knight
Conclusions:
- Begin each meeting by sharing a win. It creates positive energy.
- Notify your employee in advance if you plan to touch on professional development — those conversations require reflection and thought.
- Be curious. Listen to your colleague’s concerns and provide feedback and ideas on how she might solve problems.
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