How to run a 1 on 1 for Everyone (Not Just Managers!)

Many of us have to go to 1 on 1 meetings on the regular, and they can be such a waste of time. Maybe there is no agenda. Maybe no one is taking notes. Or maybe your boss just keeps putting it off. These meetings can be frustrating and turn into a giant venting session with no real useful outcomes.

But that’s not how it has to be.

Let’s talk through how you can run an effective, useful 1 on 1 meeting, even if you aren’t in charge! We’ll cover:

• The purpose of a 1 on 1 meeting: Communication, Feedback, and Goals
• How to structure the meeting and your notes
• Things you can (and should) ask as a manager, an employee, or as a colleague.