One-on-One Meetings With Employees Matter More Than You Know

“There are only two of us in my department. Why should I bother with a formal meeting? We sit right across from each other.” “I tried meeting individually with my direct reports, but they had nothing to talk about. Besides, we’re all adults. We know what we’re supposed to be doing at work.” Without trying too hard, it’s easy for many managers to compile a long list of reasons not to meet with the people they supervise. And guess what? The volume of reasons does not outweigh the value and importance of a regularly scheduled tête-à-tête with a direct report. Benefits of regular one-on-one