When faced with an onslaught of meetings, many managers cancel their one-on-ones with their direct reports. While this might free up some time right away, it can actually cost you in the long run. Not having a predictable check-in schedule can lead to mistakes – that you’ll have to fix later – or a decrease in productivity because people are unclear about their priorities. And employees will often find other, less effective ways to connect with you. They may start sending you lots of e-mails or hovering outside your office to catch you in between meetings. You’ll be constantly distracted. To help reinstate a sense of predictability, get weekly or biweekly recurring meetings back in place. Make a commitment to do whatever possible to keep them, even if it means connecting for a shorter amount of time. And make sure they come prepared so no time is wasted.
Adapted from
“Cancelling One-on-One Meetings Destroys Your Productivity,” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders.
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