Better 1-2-1s

Better 1-2-1s

Joy Sampson

Agenda

PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY How can we create a safe environment to share in?

WHAT'S THE PURPOSE? What are 1-2-1s for?

ACTIVE LISTENING What can we do to ensure that we are actively listening?

Think about your last 1-2-1What did you use this time for?

Personal check-in Finding out how they are and checking in on them personally

Project updates Giving an opportunity for coaching and feedback

What?

Development goals Understanding how they're developing their skills

Consider...

Space Do they feel comfortable speaking in this location?

Actions Are there any points to follow up from the meeting?

Cadence Find a time that works for both you and your report

So, how can we build psychological safety?

Building psychological safety

Replace judgement with curiosity and learningi

Be open to feedback and ask for it

Lead with authenticity and transparency

Active listening

CURIOUS QUESTIONS

CHALLENGE BIASES

ALWAYS 'WAIT'

BODY LANGUAGE

What message are you sending?

Think, Why Am I Talking?

How do preconceptions influence the discussion?

Ask questions from a place of wanting to learn

Closing thoughts/feedback