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083. Steven Rogelberg: Why One-on-One Meetings Are Vital to Cultural Health and How to Make Them Better

Dec 14, 2023

Meet Steven Rogelberg, a leadership expert who discusses the key elements of effective one-on-one meetings and the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment. Learn about intentional questions, the 'listing' approach, and giving feedback constructively. Discover why cancelling one-on-one meetings sends a negative cultural message. Check the show notes for a free guide and Steven's book 'Glad We Met'.

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Steven Rogelberg

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Quick takeaways

One-on-one meetings are crucial for employee thriving, managerial success, and team performance, providing engagement, support, and obstacle removal.

Creating a psychologically safe environment in one-on-one meetings is essential for valuable conversations, fostering active listening, and soliciting feedback to strengthen the feedback process.

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The Importance of One-on-One Meetings

One-on-one meetings are essential for employee thriving, managerial success, and team performance. These meetings provide an opportunity for engagement, support, and obstacle removal for employees. They also allow managers to assess and address the needs of their team members. One-on-one meetings are a foundational element of a learning culture within an organization. By promoting individual growth and development, these meetings contribute to both personal and organizational success.

Introduction

5min

The Importance of One-on-One Meetings

13min

The Importance of One-on-One Meetings and Cultural Alignment

3min

The Importance of One-on-One Meetings

7min

Connecting with the Guest and Podcast Promotion

2min

Steven Rogelberg is a leadership expert who was motivated to write his book ‘Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings’ due to the lack of strong treatment around the importance of these activities. Steven is the Chancellor's Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is also a professor of Organizational Science, Management, and Psychology and the founding Director of Organizational Science at UNC, Charlotte.

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