Employees who get regular feedback are 3.6 times more motivated to do outstanding work. Managers know that 1-1 meetings are important, but still fail to implement them correctly. Here is a guide to help you understand the needs and ways how to do one on one meetings, so that both parties would benefit from it.

1. MANAGERS VS EMPLOYEESmanagers vs employees
WEEKDONE’S GUIDE TO
1-ON-1 MEETINGS.

2. 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

3. 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

4. ROUND 3 OF 6
3-0
Current State
I have a boss
I have a paycheck
I have a job
I have annual review
I am satisfied
Employee Needs
I need a coach
I need a purpose
I need a way of life
I need an ongoing conversation
I need to improve
EMPLOYEEMANAGER
Employee emotional needs:

5. EMPLOYEEMANAGER
ROUND 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

6. EMPLOYEEMANAGER
ROUND 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:

7. Have practical 1-on-1 meetings in
Weekdone’s goal setting app.
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8. EMPLOYEEMANAGER
ROUND 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:

9. 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.

10. "People work for money, but go the extra mile for praise,
recognition, and rewards”
-Dale Carnegie

11. Have harmony at workplace and get
outstanding work done with
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