Why You Should Have 1:1s with Your Peers
1:1 meetings aren’t just for managers — they can be some of the best conversations you have with coworkers. Whether you need quick advice or ongoing mentorship, these meetings can build trust that goes beyond the usual team dynamics.
Let’s dive into four compelling reasons to embrace peer 1:1s that benefit you and your team.
Boost your leadership skills
I started having 1:1s with my peers to improve my leadership skills. I know the best leaders are skilled listeners. So I’m always trying to enhance my listening skills.
Every one-on-one meeting is different because humans are dynamic. People don’t always feel the same way every day. And they don’t always want to talk about the same thing.
When you’re a people leader, you need to recognize these day-to-day differences. You have to navigate human emotions and adjust how you help and support your team.
Meeting privately with your peers is a valuable opportunity to hone your interpersonal skills. By approaching these conversations with intention, you’ll not only improve your communication but also build the foundation for stepping into an engineering leadership role.
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Product Manager @ FindMine | CSPO | Turning Feature Teams into Value Delivering Teams
3 天前I love this! I have regular 1:1s with fellow product team and with the engineers. It's a great time to get to know each other outside of work and learn how best to support each other at work. I found having Coffee Chats with others throughout the company is a good way to build relationships outside of your team. No agenda. No work talk necessary - pretend you are in an office and ran into each other while refilling your coffee.
Talent Acquisition & People Leader| Ex Google | MHRM
6 天前I love this post! I always met with my peers at Google and am starting now at CFS. It is so important to get to know each other, bounce ideas off of one another, and just LEARN from each other. Relationships are SO important not just with your directs/team, but also your peers.
That’s so not founder mode ??… I LOVE IT ??