Glad We Met

Abstract

Abstract There are an estimated 200–500 million 1:1 meetings held each day around the world. Glad we Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings brings new and strategic insight to help us maximize the potential of these crucial conversations. 1:1s are arguably one of the most critical meeting types for the success of team members, managers, coaches, teams, and organizations. The best managers recognize that 1:1s are not an add-on to their role as a manager, conducting 1:1s successfully ARE foundational to being a manager. At the same time, these meetings fundamentally influence a direct report’s experience at work, including how they engage and attach to their role, perceive the effectiveness of their manager, and envision their future at the organization. Topics covered include: Why effective 1:1s are critical to your success and the success of your team; Messaging and positioning 1:1s for maximum value; Finding the correct 1:1 cadence and meeting length to maximize positive impact without over-meeting; Managing the intricate balance of productivity-building, relationship-building, and employee development; Designing 1:1s with intentionality, from where to conduct the meeting to building agendas to optimize effectiveness; Acting as leader coach and leveraging key skills around facilitation, listening, and feedback-giving; How to personalize your 1:1 approach to fit you and your direct reports—one size does not fit all.