{"id":195547,"date":"2021-08-20T14:36:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T18:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/?p=195547"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:59:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:59:32","slug":"one-on-one-meetings-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/one-on-one-meetings-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The One on One Meetings Checklist for Managers and Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multitasking is a key trait for managers. However, one thing that many managers shy away from is one-on-one meetings. Most of them think one-on-one sessions are a waste of time. When done correctly, they don\u2019t know that one-on-one meetings can be an awesome way of increasing team productivity, morale, and motivation. These meetings are a powerful coaching tool. One-on-ones are all about growth, learning, and boosting employee morale. Being a good coach means you\u2019re a good manager. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2016\/08\/how-to-make-your-one-on-ones-with-employees-more-productive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Harvard Study<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says one-on-one meetings increase team performance by up to 89%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, managers will find 20 tips on conducting successful one-on-ones with their employees. Employees too will benefit from this. First, let\u2019s unpack the definition of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/one-on-ones-meeting\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=In-line&amp;utm_campaign=one-on-one-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>one-on-one meeting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" style=\"width:960px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_YO9Nigq-VLo\"><div id=\"lyte_YO9Nigq-VLo\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FYO9Nigq-VLo%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YO9Nigq-VLo\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FYO9Nigq-VLo%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video thumbnail\" width=\"960\" height=\"700\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:960px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-195282 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Copy-of-Employee-Productivity.png\" alt=\"Employee Productivity with AttendanceBot\" width=\"785\" height=\"128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Copy-of-Employee-Productivity.png 785w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Copy-of-Employee-Productivity-300x49.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Copy-of-Employee-Productivity-768x125.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Copy-of-Employee-Productivity-100x16.png 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Copy-of-Employee-Productivity-700x114.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are One-on-One Meetings?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A one-on-one meeting is a type of meeting in which managers engage in conversation with their employees periodically. During these meetings, managers and their subordinates discuss professional and organizational growth. Managers help, suggest, and advise their employees on improving their performance and the obstacles standing in their way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the pandemic began one-on-ones generally took place in person, face-to-face. However these days video calls serve the same purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-One Meetings with Employees<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let\u2019s see what are some tips managers should include on their one-on-one meetings checklist:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the Meeting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every manager should prepare themselves for the meeting. Keep the following tips in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, making time for the meeting is vital. The purpose of these meetings is to ensure all your employees are on track work-wise and to keep up with their progress. So make sure before hopping on to the meeting you have time for a lengthy discussion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set an agenda<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a one-on-one meeting agenda every time. Ask yourself questions like:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do I want to discuss in today\u2019s meeting?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some roadblocks that I am facing?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did I resolve the previous issues?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing so will help you stay on track, avoid distractions and It will save you time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a one-on-one session is all about making things easier for the entire team. When you have a one-on-one conversation, don\u2019t discuss many things at once, instead, prioritize. Discuss the matter that needs the most attention first. Leave the other matters for another meeting, or maybe fix a time for each matter. In this way, you and your employees will not be burdened.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a plan will help you communicate well. Before joining the one-on-one plan your motives. It\u2019s a manager\u2019s job to bridge the gap between them and their employees. Therefore, see where your employees are currently standing and what are some challenges they are facing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Meeting<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be mindful of the following points during your one-on-one meetings:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be on Time<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be punctual. It will increase your credibility in your employees\u2019 eyes and will make them think you care about them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check-In with Them<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start your 1 on 1 meeting, begin with asking how your employees are doing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to Know Them<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss a little with your employees about how things are going outside of work. Try an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/ice-breaker-questions\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=In-line&amp;utm_campaign=one-on-one-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>ice breaker question<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their interests, hobbies or maybe ask them the weather or so. It will help them feel valued and will show your concern for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish Psychological Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2016\/02\/28\/magazine\/what-google-learned-from-its-quest-to-build-the-perfect-team.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Google study<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it was found that employees that feel psychologically safe are more likely to open up about their issues with the managers and be successful in achieving their goals. So, before you begin the work-related stuff, try building rapport with your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-195586 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Building-Rapport-min.jpg\" alt=\"One on one meeting in person\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Building-Rapport-min.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Building-Rapport-min-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Building-Rapport-min-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Building-Rapport-min-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Building-Rapport-min-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a manager is more about listening than talking. Check in on the objectives that were set in the previous one-on-one meeting. Pay attention to them while they are talking to you. Listening patiently is the key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your Employees Talking<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you may already be friendly and compassionate, getting your employees to talk is the real deal. For effective one-on-one meetings, both managers and employees must be actively participating in the conversation. Otherwise, these meetings yield nothing. Refer to the following ice-breaker questions as your one-on-one ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How have things been so far?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would you like to discuss today?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are things with the rest of the team?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there something that we should start doing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there anything we should stop doing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you see your growth path in this organization?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there any other role you\u2019re interested in taking?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does this organization align with your future goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there any challenge you are facing?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I help you reach your goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there any new skill you would like to adopt?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you like doing the most in this company?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give Praise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an effective 1 on 1 meeting, acknowledging your employees\u2019 hard work is a priority. Complimenting and supporting your employees is an essential part of almost all high-performing organizations. Before beginning your one-on-one, make sure you have a list of all the times your employees performed well, this will boost their morale and motivate them for the future. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/keys-giving-praise-motivates-your-team-jason-evanish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Studies show,<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0when you praise employees it boosts their morale, motivates them, and reduces <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/attrition\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=In-line&amp;utm_campaign=one-on-one-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>employee attrition<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember they\u2019re Human<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try building a\u00a0 personal connection with your employees. Enquire about their life outside of work and tell them about yours. It will be even better if you initiate this, it will build a relationship of trust and bring a sense of belonging. You must make your employees feel valued.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss Roadblocks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a crux of one-on-one meetings, discuss the roadblocks that your employees may be facing. Then offer suitable ways to resolve those and provide tips on how they can be avoided in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>During your one-on-ones, focusing on growth is key. Check out our guide on how to identify and discuss <strong><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/blog\/areas-of-improvement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">key areas of improvement<\/a><\/strong> with your direct reports.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish Next Steps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a timeline with dates that talk about what goals lie ahead for the team. These are the objectives that should be discussed in the next <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/skip-level-meeting\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=In-line&amp;utm_campaign=one-on-one-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>one-on-one meeting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Doing this will give your employees a purpose and the urge to fulfill a goal. Whatever goals are set, email them. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2011\/05\/defend-your-research-effective-managers-say-the-same-thing-twice-or-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Studies show<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that, that emailing those next steps afterward helps ensure they get done<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set SMART Goals\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are deciding your future goals in the one-on-one, consider setting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-smart-goals\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=In-line&amp;utm_campaign=one-on-one-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SMART goals<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be specific about the goal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your goals measurable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set goals that are attainable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be relevant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be timely<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Goal Status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether personal or organizational, all employees have goals. During your one-on-one meetings, ask your employees what\u2019s the status of their current and future goals. It\u2019s good for managers to keep a check on those. In case something didn\u2019t work, these meetings can help to reshape these goals. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/measuring-employee-engagement-remotely\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=In-line&amp;utm_campaign=one-on-one-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>OKRs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a well-known goal framework and there\u2019s no better venue than one-on-one meetings to set them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Notes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great managers take notes. When coaching your employees, make sure you note down the important points so you don\u2019t forget what was discussed in the previous one-on-one meeting. You don\u2019t want your employees to repeat something over and over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-195587 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Notes-min.jpg\" alt=\"Taking notes during one on one \" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Notes-min.jpg 950w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Notes-min-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Notes-min-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Notes-min-100x53.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.attendancebot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Taking-Notes-min-700x368.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Specific<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one-on-one meetings with your employees, one tip is to be specific about what you want to communicate to your employees. Be fully present. Avoid talking about many things at once and make sure you have made yourself clear to avoid mistakes in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Flexible<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is important to have an agenda, managers should also be flexible sometimes. Rigidity hurts, while flexibility increases job satisfaction, stress and increases productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow Up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to have effective one-on-ones, following up is crucial. Follow up on the previous one-on-one meeting and see if what was discussed in that has been accomplished. If not, first work on that and then move forward. Continuing this will help you keep up the good work and promote stronger relationships between you and your employees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Gratitude<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To wrap up the meeting, express your gratitude to them. Thank them for bringing value to your organization. Ending things on a positive note will get those happy hormones to kick in and make your employees work harder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the Meeting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the meeting has ended, you should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your word and make sure you take care of all the actions that came out of this meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set recurring meetings so you both know when the next one is<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether they meet deadlines or not, hold your employees accountable for their actions. This will ensure that progress is made.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-on-One Meetings with Managers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next section of this article will discuss the tips that employees should keep in mind before scheduling their next one-on-one meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring things You want to Discuss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you hop into the meeting, make sure you have a list of things that you can use as the agenda of the meeting. Avoid joining the one on one meeting empty-handed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay Committed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever goals you set in the one-on-one meetings with your manager, stay committed to those. Hold yourself accountable for either fulfilling them or not. Fulfilling these goals will increase your value in the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Cancel the Meetings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest reasons that stop you from having effective one-on-one meetings is canceling them. If for some reason your manager cancels the meeting, be sure to reschedule. Set cadence and regularly have these meetings. If you break this rhythm, you will not get to discuss your problems regularly. Unanchored, these issues can even become worse. Be it a weekly one-on-one with the manager or biweekly, these meetings are meant to be scheduled regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Notes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to understand your manager is running in many directions at the same time. It\u2019s often not easy for them to remember everything you tell them. Therefore take notes of important things and follow up with an email about the main discussion points.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for Feedback<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is a one-on-one with a manager or a one-on-one with the CEO, it\u2019s good to ask for feedback. Constructive feedback enhances performance and sets expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Clear<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be clear in your actions and be punctual for these meetings. Avoid one-word answers and come prepared. If you fail to do so, your manager will be discouraged from having regular one-on-one meetings with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write an Agenda<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you go about working, make a list of all the hurdles you face. When you have your next 1 on 1, you\u2019ll have plenty of things to talk about with your manager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss Career Goals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be great if your manager blocks time on their calendar to discuss your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendancebot.com\/blog\/career-goals\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=In-line&amp;utm_campaign=one-on-one-meetings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>career goals<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but managers rarely get the chance to do so. One-on-one meetings are a great platform for you to discuss with them your career goals. One-on-ones are the perfect time to talk about your skills, where you see yourself in a year from now, and where you need additional training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set Actionable Future Goals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When there\u2019s action, there\u2019s progress.\u00a0 When there\u2019s progress, there\u2019s success. As discovered in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2011\/05\/the-power-of-small-wins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Harvard Study<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, small wins create a big impact. When you make progress in work, the feeling of achieving something makes you happy, which in turn, motivates you in achieving even bigger goals. So, talking about future goals is important, and acting on them is even more so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are in a meeting with your manager, ask them about where they see their organization in a month, a year or so. Later, devise plans to reach those goals with your manager and the rest of the team. This will help you stay focused on priorities and speed up the rate at which you reach your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Word on One-on-One Meetings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, one-on-one meetings aren\u2019t regular meetings. Instead, their sole purpose is to teach, help and advise one another towards a common goal. One-on-one meetings are a great way to foster better working relationships with your team members. 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