Q5. We’ve heard about one-on-one meeting blunders (making the meeting a status check-in, for example) but we want to know: What are some of the biggest mistakes that are made during a 1-on-1 meeting? #ManagerChats

@fellowapp A5: #ManagerChats I think 1. Being late as the managee - it shows a lack of care or respect for the manager’s time. 2. Not leveraging your manager as a sounding board 3. Not asking for feedback on how you could improve. Don’t be scared of feedback, it’s the best way to learn

@fellowapp A5. I compiled some common mistakes here, but I’d love to know if there’s anything you’d add to the list! fellow.app/blog/2019/10-m… #ManagerChats

@fellowapp A5. Here are the most common mistakes managers make in 1:1 meetings 🤷‍♀️ - Not empowering their direct report to lead the meeting - Doing most of the talking - Not inquiring about overall wellbeing - Not asking employees for feedback #ManagerChats

@fellowapp A5. (1)Talking too much about tasks and not enough about relationships. (2)Failing to talk about opportunities for growth/development. (3)Failing to get to know the person at a personal level. #ManagerChats

@fellowapp A5: 🙋‍♀️I've been guilty of this, but having the manager lead the discussion! This is the report's time with you, they should be guiding the conversation -- and they probably won't feel comfortable interjecting with their own talking points if you don't stop talking #ManagerChats

@fellowapp A5: A major blunder is not setting aside time to talk about: 1) Needs (what do you need support on?) 2) Development (how's your growth? how can I build you up better?) 3) Feedback (what’s working vs. not? what can I do better? what can we do better together?) #ManagerChats

@fellowapp A5: Rushing through the 1:1, not picking up on subtle nuances, not digging deeper, and talking only about work tasks. Emotional intelligence is a crucial part of successful 1:1s. #ManagerChats

@fellowapp A5. Single biggest mistake: not having them! It can feel like something that's easy to move around, but PRIORITIZE them as a way of empowering the team and scaling your own effort. You cast a vote for what matters every time you keep or cancel a meeting. #ManagerChats

@fellowapp A5 Most 1on1s are wasted on extraneous Information which as now it’s time focused should be about project goals & position 🤔 #ManagerChats

@fellowapp 1. Not being clear on purpose or objective so other party can prepare. 2. Not constructing as two-way dialogue with a bias toward listening 3. Not asking questions before making important assertions. 4. Not properly separating opinion from fact.

@fellowapp For remote workers that may not have much social time with their team, it is important to start the meeting with a few minutes of small talk. Build rapport and a connection around hobbies and interests outside of work - traveling, family, pets, home improvement, etc.