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How Long Should Your One-On-One Be?

How Long Should Your One-On-One Be?

Now that we've discussed why you should have a one-on-one, as well as great topics to focus on, we'll turn to other aspects of 1:1s. One of the most often asked questions is, how long should my 1:1s be?

The answer to this is that it depends. How many topics do you have to discuss with your manager...

25th Aug 2024 - Patrick Salo
Topics for a One-On-One

Topics for a One-On-One

34 Topics for a One-On-One As we've already established ownership, the next thing to cover are the most useful topics for a one-on-one. A 1:1 should be focused and topics shouldn't be left to the chance that they'll be covered. Instead a formal agenda should be created with the intention to go ove...

18th Aug 2024 - Patrick Salo
Ownership of a One-On-One

Ownership of a One-On-One

Within the world of business, one is often called to attend numerous meetings. There's staff meetings, project meetings, governance meetings and more. Many will be called by someone else and you'll simply be an attendee. Regardless of your role within an organization, a one-on-one is entirely differ...

11th Aug 2024 - Patrick Salo
The Case for One-On-Ones

The Case for One-On-Ones

Our calendars are often filled to the brim with meetings, but one meeting that should have a steadfast place on your calendar is the one-on-one or 1:1 for short. This is a meeting between you and your manager and provides numerous benefits to both of you. This meeting occurs on a regular cadence, of...

4th Aug 2024 - Patrick Salo
Coming Soon...

Coming Soon...

Today marks the announcement of a new product by Ministry of Bits for an entirely different industry. We've always been focused on professionals, first business professionals and starting today, now expanding to print professionals. The product is almost done and is getting readied for a big unveili...

1st Aug 2024 - Patrick Salo