Manager Tools - One on Ones

Effective managers know their team really well. They know what's up with them, what they're doing, what they're good at and how to motivate them. One On Ones are specific weekly meetings which give managers the knowledge they need to get the most out of their team. In this feed, we give you all the guidance you need to start and continue One On Ones effectively. Manager Tools is a weekly business podcast focused on helping professionals become more effective managers and leaders. Each week, we discuss specific actions for professionals to take to achieve their desired management and career objectives. Manager Tools won Best Business Podcast Award in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012 as well as the People's Choice Award in 2008. The Business Podcast Award is now named after Manager Tools. Go to http://www.manager-tools.com/testimonials to read what others are saying about the impact Manager Tools has had on their careers and lives. Our goal: Every Manager Effective (TM).

Introduction - One On Ones Feed

Introduction to the Manager Tools One On Ones feed.

02-01
01:40

The Management Trinity - One on Ones (Hall Of Fame Guidance)

This cast begins our series on the Management Trinity, and our reasons for each of its three (four) components: One on Ones, Feedback, Coaching and Delegation.

02-01
32:26

Questions and Answers on One-on-Ones

In this show we continue our conversation on One-on-Ones. In addition to a brief review (very brief -- not a substitute for listening to the previous two shows!), we review a number of questions and finer points.

02-01
34:07

Trinity Frequently Asked Questions #1: Why Wait Three Weeks To Start?

Perhaps the most frequently asked question at conferences about rolling out the tools in the Management Trinity is why we recommend waiting three weeks. Here's why.

02-01
24:02

One on One Scheduling Guidance (Part 1 of 2)

This cast describes how to schedule your One on Ones.

02-01
22:43

One on One Scheduling Guidance (Part 2 of 2)

Today, we finish our discussion on the fine art of Scheduling One-on-Ones.

02-01
21:53

Rolling Out One On Ones - The Briefing

How to brief your directs when you're starting One On Ones.

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32:45

One on Ones - Work or Personal?

This guidance addresses how personal One on Ones ought to be - should they be all about family and personal stuff, or just about work?

02-01
31:13

One On Ones Are Business Meetings

This guidance addresses questions about the purpose and value of One on Ones, particularly for those directs who challenge the need for them.

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35:18

The First Question In Your One on One

This cast describes how to start every One on One.

02-01
24:31

One On One Note-Taking Recommendations

This guidance describes some simple improvements most managers can make to help them take better notes during their One on Ones.

02-01
27:35

Technology in One On Ones

Despite our guidance to not use your laptop to take notes in One On Ones, there are many

02-01
34:23

Conversational One on Ones

Our guidance on how to make One on Ones more conversational.

02-01
23:09

Lists And Agendas In One On Ones

This guidance describes if and how to use lists and agendas during your One on Ones.

02-01
17:45

Phone One on Ones

We've said it a hundred times, but we've never covered the basics of HOW to conduct a One on One on the phone. Clearly it works Mark has shared that over half of the O3s he's done have been over the phone. Here's how.

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37:14

Resistant Directs In One on Ones (Hall Of Fame Guidance)

This guidance recommends how to have effective One on Ones with directs who are initially resistant.

02-01
34:27

One on Ones While Traveling - Part 1

This guidance recommends how to do One on Ones while you are traveling.

02-01
22:41

One on Ones While Traveling - Part 2

This guidance completes our recommendations on how to do One on Ones while you are traveling.

02-01
20:27

Project Manager One on Ones - Part 1

This cast explains the basics of how to have One on Ones with project team members who do not report to you.

02-01
30:40

Project Manager One on Ones - Part 2

The conclusion of our discussion on Project Manager One on Ones.

02-01
27:54

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