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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)

This New Way

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Engagement Requires Effective Communication

Effective one-on-one meetings are vital for engagement, particularly in technology environments where communication can falter. If employees express reluctance to engage in these meetings, it signals dissatisfaction with their structure and effectiveness. The key indicator of a productive interaction is employee interest; if they are eager for dialogue, it reflects well on the meeting's quality. Poorly executed meetings lead to disengagement, exemplified by one-word responses and cancellations. Managers should prioritize these interactions, as their cancellation often implies a lack of value placed on the communication process. Ensuring that one-on-ones are meaningful will enhance rapport and encourage open information flow.

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