1:1s Are For Direct Reports — and Other Lies You Tell Yourself
Use everyone’s time better by focusing on value
The common modern advice nowadays for well-read leaders is that one-on-ones with direct reports shouldn’t be used as a status report, and instead should be considered an opportunity for employees to get what they need out of their managers to better do their jobs.
The focus being on the direct reports’ needs, not those of their managers.
At its core, this advice is true… but it’s also creating a generation of inattentive-at-best, lazy-at-worst leaders, managers, and mentors. Ones that join the meeting ready for nothing, leave it commiserating the uselessness, and take no action to improve the status quo.
Please don’t let that be you.
Ahead you’ll find 6 lies that you (may) tell yourself about 1:1s. You’ll also find 3 solutions that will make your 1:1s more productive and efficient.
