The Importance of One-on-One Meetings

One-on-one meetings are crucial for individual career progression and team success. However, many organizations fail to provide training or guidance for managers in conducting effective one-on-ones. Common mistakes include the manager dominating the conversation, infrequent meetings, lack of agenda or plan, and failing to address personal needs of the direct report. Effective one-on-one meetings promote employee engagement, talent retention, team success, and inclusive leadership. These meetings also contribute to the manager's own satisfaction in helping others. Organizations should prioritize training managers in conducting impactful one-on-ones and hold them accountable for their effectiveness.