by Mads Singers | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
Employees with strong S, or Steadiness, tendencies may value consistency, cooperation, reliable relationships, and enough time to adjust when circumstances change. In one-on-one meetings, they may appreciate a predictable environment where concerns can be raised... by Mads Singers | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
Employees with strong I, or Influence, tendencies may bring energy, conversation, ideas, and relationship awareness into their one-on-ones. They may enjoy talking through possibilities and can sometimes process their thinking verbally rather than arriving at a fully... by Mads Singers | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
People with strong D (Dominance) tendencies often prefer direct, purposeful, results-focused conversations. In a one-on-one meeting, they may grow impatient with unnecessary detail, vague questions, or discussions that don’t lead to a decision. That does not... by Mads Singers | Sep 1, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
Most managers eventually discover that the same one-on-one approach does not work equally well with everyone. One employee may want a direct conversation that moves quickly to decisions. Another may think out loud and need time to explore ideas. Someone else may... by Mads Singers | Aug 31, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
One-on-one meetings should create space for honest conversations, feedback, support, and growth. Yet, they can easily become uncomfortable. A manager asks, “How are things going?” The employee says, “Good,” and suddenly both people are staring...