The Key to Effective 1:1s—and a Fool-Proof Guide

The Key to Effective 1:1s—and a Fool-Proof Guide

Why do 1:1s often get demoted to unofficial 10-minute coffee runs, or simply asking, “how are things going” and chit-chatting? In reality, managers aren’t set up to make the most of these check-ins. Fortunately, we’ve got the data to support effective 1:1s with your...
Are shorter meetings really better for software engineers?

Are shorter meetings really better for software engineers?

Meetings bring people together, they encourage collaboration, and they’re a simple way to share information. But when they divide up the day’s schedule—and typically involve a conference table where every laptop is open to Slack—meetings lose their value. Our research...
5 ways to get your meetings in check

5 ways to get your meetings in check

1. Avoid “FYI” Invites to Meetings We’ve found that meetings with high acceptance rates (or very few declines) are less likely to be reported as wasted efforts. Invite only the collaborators that truly need to be in the meeting and designate a note-taker for those who...