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CEO, Highland & Haskill Creek • Founder of Classy (acq. by GoFundMe) • Founder of nonprofit, Save Farmland
How to crush your 1x1 (one-on-one) meetings… A 1x1 meeting is one of the most important tools for company building. It's a simple meeting between manager and direct report - sounds boring right? But in a short amount of time, you can align & influence behavior for weeks. But most people get these meetings wrong. Give me 2 minutes and I'll show you how to get the most out of your 1x1's: ________ 1/ Be consistent & be present The worst thing you can do is make your 1x1's irregular, or not give 100% attention. For frequency & duration, I've found that 60 minutes every other week is perfect. Keep things informal & mix up the setting. Try and get out of an office setting. You can move a 1x1, but don't cancel. Canceling says, "my other priorities are more important than you". ——— 2/ Let your direct report lead Put your coaching hat on and spend 80% of the meeting listening. But give the person a meeting structure to help guide. Here's what I use: → 15 min: an update on their goals → 30 min: they set this agenda → 15 min: manager brings anything forward For the last 15 minutes I usually pick two items, one in each bucket: Praise something you observed and give feedback on something that needs coaching. ________ 3/ Give & take feedback 1x1s are the perfect place for honest and open dialogue between the two of you. You also want to get honest feedback on how you're doing as a manager. Ask questions like: - How can I help you hit your goals? - Are you waiting on me for anything? - Anything you'd like to better understand about the business? ________ 👉 Bonus tips: • Use a notepad to jot down topics throughout the week for your next 1x1. Managers should create a note for each direct report. • Break the ice by starting 1x1s with a non-business question: how was your weekend? How are things in your world? Relationships first, and business second. • Once a quarter, extend the 1x1 to 90 minutes. Focus more on career & personal development. 📌 PS. Join our free newsletter & community of 100,000+ https://lnkd.in/gRxdayew 📌📌 PSS. If you're a founder or CEO, you should check out Highland , my community + accelerator to help scale you & your teams. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gWqNamTw
Love these insights!
By letting the direct report own the agenda, you empower them to voice their priorities and challenges. Scot
Great tips!! By being consistent, present, and fostering an environment where your direct report leads the conversation, you can build a strong foundation of trust and alignment.
Sometimes you just have to have those meetings
When I owned a lumber yard, my one-on--ones were usually a free lunch for the employee over a beer, and generally started with me saying "What do you need that you're not getting." One such meeting I actually was able to turn into a day-long motorcycle ride, looking for new customers...
One-on-one meetings can help build trust and keep everyone on the same page.
Being fully engaged in 1x1s builds trust, which is key for long-term success. It’s all about connection!
These meetings can be a powerful tool for alignment and growth if done right.
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1wThis is a great strategy for making 1x1 meetings more effective💪