There are approximately 200 million 1:1 meetings a day around the globe. Yet, the research clearly shows that 1) the effectiveness of these meetings is far from optimal; 2) that managers self-ratings of their skills in conducting these meetings is inflated and not aligned with their directs. Hence, an incredible opportunity exists to fill the skills gap and maximize return of a tremendous time investment.

Despite 1:1s filling managers’ calendars, meaningful guidance on how to conduct them effectively is quite sparse. This session is about how to realize the full potential of every 1:1 meeting, without feeling like you are just wallowing in wasted meeting time. Leveraging research and evidence I have collected over 20 years from leaders, directs, and c-suite leaders from some of the most respected companies in the world, this webinar has the following objectives:

• Understanding the criticality of effective 1:1s of your success and the success of your team
• Exploring keys to success in 1:1s and common mistakes to avoid
• Finding the correct 1:1 cadence and meeting length to maximize positive impact without over-meeting
• Managing the intricate balance of productivity-building, relationship-building, and employee development
• Designing 1:1s with intentionality, from where to conduct the meeting (e.g., virtual) to building agendas to optimize effectiveness
• How to evaluate if your 1:1s are actually working as hoped