The most important tip for having effective one-one-ones is:
Believe they
are important, that
they are the manifestation of leadership, and treat them as the most
important part of your day!
are important, that
they are the manifestation of leadership, and treat them as the most
important part of your day!
Once a manager does this, the rest is all just technique. However, we could all use a little refresher.
Read my latest post over at About.com Management and Leadership for 12 suggestions for brushing up on your regular employee one-on-ones.