About Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings
“Steven Rogelberg knows more about how to improve meetings than anyone on earth.” – Adam Grant, PhD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential , and host of the TED podcast WorkLife
There are an estimated 200-500 million 1:1 meetings held each day around the world, but are they run as transformatively as they could be? Or are they just talk?
In Glad We The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings Dr. Steven Rogelberg, author of The Surprising Science of Meetings , helps us maximize the potential of these crucial conversations.
1:1s are arguably one of the most critical meeting types for the success of team members, managers, coaches, teams, and organizations. The best managers recognize that 1:1s are not an add-on to their role as a manager. Conducting 1:1s successfully are foundational to being a manager. At the same time, these meetings are the core of a direct report’s experience and development at work, including how well they engage and attach to their role, perceive the effectiveness of their manager, and envision their future at the organization. Scouring the research and evidence collected over 20 years from managers and team members, and drawing on interviews with top leaders from some of the most respected companies in the world, Steven Rogelberg covers topics such
· Why effective 1:1s are critical to your success and the success of your team
· Messaging and positioning 1:1s for maximum value
· Finding the correct 1:1 cadence and meeting length to maximize positive impact without over-meeting
· Managing the intricate balance of productivity-building, relationship-building, and employee development
· Designing 1:1s with intentionality, from where to conduct the meeting to building agendas to optimize effectiveness
· Acting as leader coach and leveraging key skills around facilitation, listening, and feedback-giving
· How to personalize your 1:1 approach to fit you and your direct reports – one size does not fit all
Glad We Met will make managers and direct reports walk away from every 1:1 energized more than any other moment of their workweek and with enduring impact.
- Complete Title: Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 248
- Publication Time: January 9, 2024
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- ISBN: 0197641873
- ISBN13: 9780197641873
About Steven G. Rogelberg
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Reviews Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings
Betsy
We spend much of our time at work and a lot of that time in meetings. When was the last time we heard the phrase in the title, “Glad We Met”? This book opened my eyes to the power of the 1:1 meeting a…
Gailileo
Not a lot in here that was particularly earth-shattering, but it was practical, research-based, and not full of fluff. I’ll be keeping this at my desk as a reference…
James Mason
Heard about on Work Life…
Beverly Kaye
As a specialist for the past 4 decades in career development and retention/engagement, I thought I had the answer to 1-1 meetings. They are crucial conversations for every manager and every individual…
Matt Poepsel
At a time when retaining employees is paramount, 1:1 meetings can be a major missed opportunity. Fortunately, organizational psychologist Steven Rogelberg, Ph.D. leverages social science to make meeti…
zoagli
There’s actually a book about this!? I’ve read a few useful books about only meetings and how to make them more effective, but this one takes focus one step too far. It feels like the author throw…
PETER R
As Adam Grant writes, “Steven Rogelberg knows more about how to improve meetings than anyone on earth.” Like The Surprising Science of Meetings, Glad We Met offers insights that apply beyond the busin…
Enrica
This is an excellent book that provides tangible and practical advice on improving 1 on 1 meetings! Infused with research and real world examples, this book highlights ways to maximize our time, incre…
Kathleen Ross
An enjoyable and practical read. Rich with tips and reminders of the importance of 1:1 meetings. Great suggestions for how to make 1:1 meetings routine but not rote. Glad We Met will enhance a leader’…