The Management Meeting Playbook: 9 Essential Dos and Don'ts Focus on purpose and objectives. Prepare a meeting agenda. Build the right invite list. Facilitate open communication. Focus on strategic topics. Encourage collaboration. Discuss any pressing issues at the end. Assign action items to participants.
Always have a clear goal for your s (Re)Align on priorities for the coming week/month. Share progress on the ongoing and completed tasks. Highlight wins and challenges. Highlight blockers that are hindering progress. Seek feedback when relevant. Discuss career plan and personal growth, once a quarter.
How to prepare for a one-on-one meeting Set the meeting agenda ahead of time. Host the meeting in a private setting. Prepare a list of questions. Gather necessary materials for the meeting. Start the meeting with a brief check-in. Celebrate any workplace wins. Take notes to track feedback. Maintain an encouraging tone.
1. Prepare! 2. Have a purposeful meeting agenda. 3. Normalize talking about your bandwidth. 4. (Optional): Mark important dates on your manager's calendar. 5. Ask your manager about their preferred method of communication. (And share your own!)
You can often schedule a meeting for 15-30 minutes, but you'll need to schedule longer if you have more to say. Make sure to reference your agenda when requesting the meeting so that your boss knows how much time is needed. Be respectful of the time of both yourself and your manager.
Come prepared with questions and talking points This could include asking questions, sharing suggestions, and discussing your career goals. It's a good idea to write these down ahead of time to bring into your meeting so you don't forget anything important you want to talk about.
Key topics to discuss at manager meetings 📰 Status updates on key projects and initiatives. 🛑 Roadblocks and challenges. 🌟 Success stories and good news. 📈 Growth plans and timelines.
No agenda, no preparation It's your job as a manager to prepare and be ready to lead the discussion by asking the right questions and leading your team members to open up. Without the agenda, meetings tend to turn into the awkward silence or meaningless 20-min conversations about the weather.
The recommended way to request a one-on-one is by email, which is more formal and professional. As managers are busy and their time is valuable, so if you request a meeting, ensure you have a reason and talking points.
I hope all is well with you. I'd like to schedule a one-on-one meeting to address some concerns and discuss any issues you might be experiencing. It's important for me to understand how I can support you better and ensure we address any challenges promptly. Please let me know your availability this week.