by jan | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
Managing ten or more direct reports creates a practical challenge. If you schedule a 60-minute weekly one-on-one with every employee, your calendar can quickly fill with ten or more hours of meetings before you even account for preparation, follow-up, team meetings,... by Mads Singers | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
Startup teams communicate constantly through Slack messages, quick calls, stand-ups, product discussions, customer escalations, and daily decision-making. This level of interaction can make formal one-on-one meetings seem unnecessary. However, operational... by Mads Singers | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
Becoming a manager for the first time changes the way you work. Before the promotion, success may have depended largely on your own output. Now part of your job is helping other people perform well, solve problems, develop their skills, and stay clear on what matters.... by Mads Singers | Aug 28, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
Your one-on-one is scheduled for Thursday afternoon. An hour before the meeting, your manager sends a message: “Something urgent came up. Can we cancel today?” You understand. Busy weeks happen. The following week, the meeting gets moved again. Then the... by Mads Singers | Aug 27, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
You ask, “How’s everything going?” “Good.” “Any blockers?” “No.” “Anything you want to talk about?” “Not really.” A one-on-one like this can leave a manager wondering what to do next. Should you... by Mads Singers | Aug 27, 2026 | Blog, One-on-One meetings
A manager sits down for a weekly one-on-one and starts with a familiar set of questions: “What did you finish this week?” “Where are we with the client project?” “When will the report be ready?” “What are you working on...