On the art, heart and science of 1-1 meetings (CAL131, S7E4)

Oct 16, 2025

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Building on the last episode’s topic of meetings, the focus here is on our one-on-one meetings. In his book, 'Glad We Met: The Art and Science of One-to-One Meetings,' Steven Rogelberg discusses how these meetings can be practical, personal, and developmental. We can also think of these as the four Ps of care—process, progress, product, and person. Drawing on insights from Rogelberg’s book, along with some timely recent posts, I draw attention to the role of empathy, authentic communication, and regular, intentional meetings in supporting PhD students, postdocs, and research assistants. Practical tips include setting regular meeting cadences, being attentive and present, and ensuring a respectful and effective meeting environment. These are all skills we can work on to better support the practical, personal and developmental in our 1-1 meetings.

Overview:

00:29 Introduction to Effective Meetings

01:55 The Importance of One-on-One Meetings

03:25 The Four Ps of Care in Meetings

04:14 Practical Aspects of Supervisory Meetings

05:06 Caring for the Person in Meetings

05:35 Skills for Effective Meetings

09:12 Student Contributions to Meetings

11:01 Preparation and Presence in Meetings

12:18 Time Management and Respect in Meetings

13:23 Listening and Asking Good Questions

14:25 The Cadence of Meetings