Managers are the single most valuable benefit that employers can offer their employees. In fact, a Gallup report found that one in two employees have left a job to get away from a manager and improve their life at some point in their career. So, as leaders, how can we ensure that we are the manager that people want to work for instead of running away from? By taking the time to make the most of your number one opportunity for engaging employees and sharing feedback: one-on-one meetings.
Keep yourself and your team accountable for showing up to your one-on-one meetings prepared and ready to discuss them every single time. This will save you both time, frustration, and avoid sending the wrong message to your team. Pro tip: Set a recurring calendar invite for all of your one-on-one meetings, and yes that includes your manager too!
Leaders, remember that one-on-ones should be treated as a dedicated space for your employees to discuss their growth and development, professional goals, challenges, and share feedback.
