A webinar hosted by the Fellow.app

Fellow hosted a panel of leaders and managers from different companies at different levels in tech! It was an exciting panel in which I took some notes and tips to include in my notes.

Some of the topics that were addressed in this webinar are:

First 1:1 and the challenges that each manager faced in their starting journey
Conducting the 1:1 meeting and the importance of keeping your direct reports engaged all the time.
How to manage high-performing team members and create value for them in the 1:1 meeting.
General tips and advice to practice in your 1:1.

My Notes

What do you ask in your first 1:1?

What do you like to get from your manager?
What did you get from the previous manager that you didn't like?
How do you like to get feedback?

What other questions do you ask in your 1:1?

What have you done recently? Something you are proud of, which I may don't know about?
How would you describe the last week(s) in one word or sentence?

How do you get people to buy the idea of 1:1?

Make good use of their time and make it valuable for them.
Let them know beforehand (if you can).

How do you deal with 1:1 with the high performers in your team?

Tell high-performing members what you feel and how their work contributes to the team's purpose.
Use their knowledge and skills as advisors and consultants in the team.
Prepare them for the next career steps.

Tips

You can have 1on1 without the camera; maybe that will make people feel more relaxed.
Keep changing and evolving the 1:1 meeting to fit the needs of your direct reports.
Don't do 1on1 on Monday or Friday (taken from the manager path book)
Keep asking questions, and you will be surprised by the amount of information you will get.
Be okay with silence; practice it.
Ask open-ended questions rather than yes/no questions to let them talk.

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