Strengthening Relationships:
The One on One
Agenda
What is a One on One
– A once a week meeting with your
direct reports
– Lasting no more than 30 minutes
– Focuses on your direct report
– Covers current and future issues
Who is conducting One on
Ones?
What are the benefits
Establishes a flow of
communication
Saves time
Stimulates productivity
When do you have One on Ones
– Hold once a week
– Same time every week
– 30 minutes
Never Cancel
only
Reschedule
Where do you have the meeting
How do you structure the
meeting
The
Future
The
Employee
5-10
5-10
You
5-10
How to Organize a One on One
What information do you need follow-up
with?
What Information do you need to share?
What is coming up?
How to monitor the One on One
Example of Notes
How Will These Practices Impact
CARE?
Improve Talent Management
Practices
AOP Goal: To show an increase in managers’
communication effectiveness
How Will These Objectives Impact
CARE?
My manager informs us about changes in the
organization before we hear about them through the
grapevine.
USA
3.09
LACRMU
3.66
ARMU
3.48
ECARMU
3.69
MEERMU
3.82
SARMU
3.52
WARMU
1.00
3.36
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
My manager discusses with me how organizational
changes may affect my work.
USA
3.01
LACRMU
3.58
ARMU
3.43
ECARMU
3.38
MEERMU
3.92
SARMU
3.37
WARMU
1.00
3.32
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
My manager acknowledges and respects the work I do.
USA
3.71
LACRMU
4.10
ARMU
3.95
ECARMU
4.14
MEERM
U
4.21
SARMU
3.98
WARMU
1.00
3.92
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
My manager provides me with an appropriate amount of
recognition for work well done.
USA
3.56
LACRMU
3.79
ARMU
3.66
ECARMU
3.77
MEERMU
3.95
SARMU
3.69
WARMU
1.00
3.49
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
My manager effectively communicates my views to higher
levels of management.
USA
3.06
LACRMU
3.42
ARMU
3.27
ECARMU
3.38
MEERMU
3.61
SARMU
3.19
WARMU
3.21
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
My manager asks for and listens to my
ideas and perspective on issues.
USA
3.76
LACRMU
3.99
ARMU
3.79
ECARMU
4.01
MEERMU
4.18
SARMU
3.76
WARMU
1.00
3.87
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
Steps to Implement the One on
One
Announc
e and
Schedule
Review in
Staff
Meeting
Practice
Practice
Practice
Potential Challenges
• Starting the meeting
• Keeping a Schedule
• Hesitation from Employees
Quick Review
A meeting between the manager and
his or her direct report used to touch
base
Once a week for 30 minutes
A quiet place where you will not be
interrupted
The 10-10-10 schedule, prepare and
take notes
Strengthens relationships, improves
communication and productivity