HBR IdeaCast Supercharge Your One-on-One Meetings
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Jan 9, 2024 
Steven Rogelberg, Chancellor's Professor at UNC Charlotte and author of "Glad We Met," dives into the nuances of one-on-one meetings. He shares actionable tips for structuring these crucial interactions to enhance employee engagement and retention. Highlighting common pitfalls, Rogelberg critiques the lack of training for managers and stresses the importance of preparation and adaptability during discussions. He emphasizes that well-conducted one-on-ones can significantly impact team dynamics and individual career growth.
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Lack of Training and Guidance
- Most organizations require performance reviews but don't train managers on one-on-one meetings.
- Managers often recycle past, potentially suboptimal, experiences.
Common One-on-One Mistakes
- Avoid common mistakes like dominating the conversation, infrequent meetings, and focusing only on status updates.
- Involve the direct report in the conversation and address their needs.
Benefits of Effective One-on-Ones
- Effective one-on-ones boost employee engagement, retention, team success, and managerial success.
- They are crucial for inclusion efforts and increase manager's life satisfaction.
