Coaching for Leaders 698: How to Structure 1:1 Meetings, with Steven Rogelberg
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Sep 16, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Steven Rogelberg, an organizational psychologist and Chancellor’s Professor at UNC Charlotte, shares his expert insights on structuring effective one-on-one meetings. He emphasizes that these meetings should prioritize the direct report and advocates for a flexible agenda that invites employee participation. Steven highlights the value of skip-level meetings for fostering communication across hierarchies and urges managers to shift away from mere status updates towards meaningful dialogues that promote growth. His research-backed strategies aim to transform how leaders engage with their teams.
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The Importance of One-on-Ones
- One-on-one meetings are crucial for employee engagement, retention, and performance, yet often overlooked.
- Prioritize regular one-on-ones, as they are more valuable than status update meetings and benefit both employees and managers.
Set a Consistent Schedule
- Schedule weekly or bi-weekly one-on-ones to show consistent interest in your team, reducing bias and promoting deeper connections.
- Don't overthink the frequency; research shows more frequent one-on-ones correlate with better outcomes.
Mitigating Bias in One-on-Ones
- Similar-to-me bias and proximity bias can lead to uneven distribution of managerial attention.
- Scheduled one-on-ones mitigate these biases, ensuring all employees receive dedicated time and focus.
