Managers vs Employees: Guide to 1-1 Meetings

MANAGERS VS EMPLOYEESmanagers vs employees

WEEKDONE’S GUIDE TO 1-ON-1 MEETINGS.

ROUND 1 OF 6

1-0

Only 2 in 10 employees strongly agree that their performance is managed in a way that motivates them to do outstanding work

Only 14% of employees strongly agree that the performance reviews they receive inspire them to improve.

EMPLOYEEMANAGER

Employee problems

ROUND 2 OF 6

2-0

29% of employees strongly agree that the performance reviews they receive are fair

26% strongly agree the feedback they receive is accurate

EMPLOYEEMANAGER

More problems

ROUND 3 OF 6

3-0

Current State

I have a bossI have a paycheck

I have a jobI have annual review

I am satisfied

Employee Needs

I need a coachI need a purpose

I need a way of lifeI need an ongoing conversation

I need to improve

EMPLOYEEMANAGER

Employee emotional needs:

EMPLOYEEMANAGERROUND 4 OF 6

3-1

Gallup recommends that employees experience some form of coaching at least once per week.

Employees who are involved in goal setting are 4 times more likely to be engaged than other employees.

Employees who get regular feedback are 3.6 times more motivated to do outstanding work.

Solutions in 1-on-1 meetings

EMPLOYEEMANAGERROUND 5 OF 6

3-2

The meeting happens regularly; The purpose of the meeting is clear;

Agenda is followed;Make sure you’re on the same page with constructive feedback;

Discussions are relevant;Leave enough time for employee feedback;

Time schedule is followed.

Running an effective 1-on-1 meeting checklist:

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EMPLOYEEMANAGERROUND 6 OF 6

3-3

Avoid status updates and task lists: the meeting is about feedback and general plans;

Avoid having a monologue. Meeting should be a discussion;Make sure you listen to the employees and understand what

they’re saying;Don’t cancel the meeting, reschedule it if needed.

Dangers to avoid during meeting:

43% of highly engaged employees get feedback at least once per week;

Focusing on employee strengths can lead to 8% more revenue per employee;

Employees who work for an engaged managers are twice as likely to be engaged themselves.

If managers and employees fight, no-one wins.

"People work for money, but go the extra mile for praise, recognition, and rewards”

-Dale Carnegie

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