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I'm not a manager, I'm a victim of 1:1s. 1 on 1 are a waste of time. Maybe ask your reports if they want them at all. If you have information for them you can a
by Paul_S 8y ago
I'm not a manager, I'm a victim of 1:1s. 1 on 1 are a waste of time. Maybe ask your reports if they want them at all. If you have information for them you can always just email them.
- a_imho 8y agoThis is the sentiment I see a lot and fits my experience as well. At best 1v1 are a good outlet for managers to look busy and feel important, at worst they are a trap. Anything you say can and will be used against you.
- throwaway323 8y agoVarious FAANG companies are known for 1-on-1 where every employee is regularly praised and then told to be more productive.
- fma 8y agoAs a direct report who sits near his manager I agree that weekly 1:1 is a waste of time. My manager took a middle road. He has two hours scheduled per week for a team of 15. He reserves those for 1:1. Anyone is free to put a 1:1 slot on his calendar if you have something to discuss. Otherwise you go about your week.