The Art and Science of the One-on-One with Professor Steven Rogelberg

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Feb 14, 2024

Professor Steven Rogelberg, a renowned organisational psychologist, shares insights on effective one-on-one meetings and the power of asking the right questions. He also discusses adapting strategies for remote work and the impact of AI tools on meetings. Check out his book Glad We Met for more.

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INSIGHT

Managers Also Benefit

One-on-ones benefit both employees and managers by boosting employee thriving, which improves team performance.
Managers' success is directly linked to how well their directs perform and engage.

ADVICE

Set Meeting Cadence Thoughtfully

Set a consistent cadence for one-on-ones, typically weekly or biweekly, based on work type and employee needs.
Senior employees often desire more frequent one-on-ones due to their career-transformative value.

ADVICE

Prepare and Facilitate Thoughtfully

Prepare for one-on-ones by reviewing past notes and adopting a positive mindset that assumes change and motivation.
Facilitate through active listening, asking open questions, and ending on a motivational, positive note.

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Imagine walking into a one-on-one meeting with your boss and leaving feeling not just heard, but genuinely empowered. It almost sounds too good to be true, but Professor Steven Rogelberg, a renowned organisational psychologist, insists it's not only possible but essential. In this episode of How I Work, I sit down with Steven to peel back the layers on what makes for effective one-on-one meetings that inspire and motivate.

Did you know that the right questions in these meetings can be the key to unlocking your employees' potential? Steven takes us on a deep dive into the crucial ways to approach one-on-one conversations, from asking powerful questions to the subtle art of listening that can fuel positive change. With the shift to remote work, he also touches on how managers can adapt their strategies to maintain that crucial human connection across the digital divide.

Grab a copy of Steven's book Glad We Met: https://www.amazon.com.au/Glad-We-Met-Art-Science/dp/0197641873

After immersing yourself in the art of one-on-ones with Steven, don't forget to check out my new book, The Health Habit. It's available now, and you can order your very own copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

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This episode is brought to you by Inventium (https://www.inventium.com.au), with your host Amantha Imber, sound engineering by Martin Imber, and episode production by Liam Riordan.

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