Guide to effective 1-on-1 meetings focused on listening and relationship building
This blog post emphasizes that effective 1-on-1 meetings are fundamentally about 'show up and listen' - being consistently present, asking thoughtful questions, and genuinely caring about the answers. The author highlights that 1-on-1s should be predictable, regular, and serve as a relationship-building opportunity focused on understanding how an employee is feeling, rather than just providing status updates. The key is creating an open communication channel where employees feel comfortable sharing both work challenges and personal insights, with the manager's primary role being to listen and support.
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