One-to-one meetings with your team
Short, regular one-to-one conversations are a manager’s most effective tool: problems come to light early and trust grows. This guide shows you how to set a rhythm and a structure for the meetings without taking up too much time.
You will need
- A calendar and a recurring meeting invitation
- A shared notes template for each team member
- A quiet space or a video call with the camera on
- 30 minutes per meeting
Steps
Decide on the rhythm
With most people, agree on 30 minutes every other week. Meet weekly with a new employee or someone going through a change.
Explain the purpose
Create a shared template
Let the employee start
Ask about wellbeing
Discuss development
Record what was agreed
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