Make your 1:1 better

VaticAI
2 min readFeb 19, 2022

Over the years, a common observation in the tech world is how a large % of managers are not efficient or effective on their 1:1 with their direct reports.

Here are some pro tips to make your 1:1s better for you and your direct reports.

DOs for the Manager

  • Based on how many direct reports, the bare minimum cadence with all your direct reports should be at least biweekly. (Not monthly, definitely not quarterly, not open door policy!)
  • 1:1 s should be about topics that are difficult to talk about (whether…

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