What do you expect from your 1:1 meeting?
One-on-One meeting is the most useful tool for a Manager
One of the most useful tools for a Manager is 1:1 meetings. You can use it with your direct reports, peers, or manager. It works in all three directions of your org chart with the same three objectives
Connect
Communicate
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Connect: 1:1 is the opportunity for you to connect with your team, peers, or Manager. It is not different than how you connect with any other people in your life. Open & honest discussions and showing genuine interest in people goes long way.
Communicate: Effective communication is the one of essential and challenging skills for any professional. It is hard because there is no one size fits all formula. You have to adjust it based on your audience. In a 1:1 meeting, you have the opportunity to tailor your message specifically for one person, which is a luxury.
Course Correct: Generally companies have a good process around defining Goals. But when we get sucked into the whirlwind of daily chores, it is very easy to lose sight of our goals. 1:1 is a great occasion to check-in, align and stay accountable to your Goals.