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One-to-One Meetings - Top Ten Tips

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Where possible, give people the opportunity to consider what will be discussed beforehand
Create an agenda so that you can achieve a common goal (s)
Always respect confidentiality and let it be known that you will
Don't waste time by skirting around the edges. Get to the purpose of the meeting
Remember that your role as a manager will inevitably incline the meeting towards you being dominant and the other person accepting the submissive or subordinate role. Try to find ways to avoid this happening, as a' them and us' mind-set blocks productive communication
Ask specific and open questions and actively listen to responses in a way that shows that you are interested and that you are listening
Accept disagreement as being healthy and avoid arguments or confrontation. Remember that successful people are always prepared to feel temporarily uncomfortable
Make certain that you always reach agreement or compromise with the other person, even if it is to mutually agree to disagree and respect your differences
Always sum up what has been discussed and or agreed before the meeting closes
Make certain that they know that you know the difference between being friendly and being their friend. Few managers can manage their friends effectively, so keep it professional