This New Way Winning Advice for Energizing 1:1 Meetings: How to Crush Dead Space and Navigate the Status Update Trap (with Steven Rogelberg, Author and Organizational Psychologist)
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Jan 18, 2024 
Organizational psychologist Steven Rogelberg shares key strategies to optimize 1:1 meetings, avoid status update traps, and foster meaningful conversations. His new book 'Glad We Met' offers research-backed approaches to unlock team growth and individual development. The importance of regular 1:1 meetings and effective strategies for successful meetings are discussed, challenging generational stereotypes and emphasizing active listening.
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Unique Focus of 1:1 Meetings
- One-on-one meetings, orchestrated by the manager, prioritize the direct report's needs.
- This unique focus on the employee's perspective sets these meetings apart.
Avoiding the Status Update Trap
- Avoid the "status update trap" where one-on-ones focus on progress reports.
- Use asynchronous methods or team meetings for status updates instead.
Structuring 1:1s
- Structure one-on-ones with a lightweight, flexible agenda.
- Involve the direct report in creating the plan of action for increased effectiveness.