I'm not sure if this sounds preachy, but I think you'll have great answers from reading 'High Output Management' by Andy Grove. - Have an agenda in mind. If th

I'm not sure if this sounds preachy, but I think you'll have great answers from reading 'High Output Management' by Andy Grove. - Have an agenda in mind. If there were older 1-on-1's use them as a direction to set an agenda. A hazy 1-on-1 is not much different from having a drinks in a bar - Have the reportee come prepared with his / her concerns. If they can be shared ahead of time, that will be great - Keep aside a good 45 mins to 1 hour for this. You need to listen a lot - Keep 1 on 1's strictly professional - focused on the productivity of the reportee