One-On-One Meeting

The one-on-one meeting is a meeting between two persons, one of them is normally their supervisor. The topics of such meetings as performance, goals, development, or feedback within the work environment are addressed in the meeting. These meetings constitute a space for interpersonal communication or perhaps face-to-face interaction, and participants can easily air their concerns, put on their thinking hats, and even get acquainted. In many cases, one-on-one meetings take a regular time slot, for example, weekly or monthly. They can be organised in person or by video conferencing. They fulfil different functions such as clarifying expectations, giving help and advice, handling problems, acknowledging rewards or accomplishments and stimulating personal growth. One-on-one sessions provide a means of private communication and individual approach, making the relationship between the manager and employee more close knit, the work process more effective, and development and only possible within the framework of the company.

Example

A one-to-one meeting could be a monthly check-in between a manager and an immediate subordinate. One of the key takeaways from this meeting is that this is an opportunity for the manager and employee to review the progress on the current projects, identify any issues that the employee encounters, establish a goal for the upcoming month, and give the employee feedback on the performance. The manager may as well apply the meeting interactively in which the employee's career goals will be sought and guidance will be given on professional development opportunities within the company. Through the establishment of open communication formats and personalized follow-ups the one-on-one meeting aids in reinforcing the coherence within the working alliance, creating alignment and ensuring that the staff member feels appreciated and supported in her role.