Yay, it's there: v ersion 1 of Treams notes! A whole new feature that from now on allows you to write down and save notes of (personal) conversations. With the click of a button you can add colleagues to your notes so that they can contribute. This way you can easily see who added what.
Because: how often does it happen that decisions and action items from conversations are forgotten? With this new feature, that's a thing of the past! With a full history of notes, you'll never forget what was discussed. In addition, you can easily look back when you face similar challenges in the future and find everything about personal development in one place. How easy is that!
Wondering what this looks like? Watch the demo video
What is a 1-on-1 call and why do you conduct 1-on-1 calls?
A one-on-one interview is a time for an open conversation between manager and employee. This conversation is not about numbers and efforts. It is a time for coaching, mentoring and good conversation. The goal: to help employees do their jobs to the best of their ability.
In 3 steps to a good conversation
1. Prepare the interview
A one-on-one interview is a time for an open conversation between manager and employee. This conversation is not about numbers and efforts. The one-on-one interview is a good time for coaching and mentoring. The goal: to help employees do their jobs to the best of their ability.
2. The conversation
Be honest and clear. Ask as many open-ended questions as possible. That way you don't put answers in your mouth and you get more response. Pay attention to the tone in which you speak. Imagine how the other person feels about a particular topic. Try to understand the other person. You do this by actively listening. Link personal ambitions and achievements to the growth and goals of the organization. Also actively ask the other person for feedback. Help each other grow.
3. Next steps
What do you agree on? What can the other person improve and how will you measure this? Make an action list and record this so you can evaluate it the next time. You can do this for example in our new notes feature. Don't have fixed dates for your 1-on-1's? Then schedule a new one right at the end of the appointment. Also ask for feedback and input from colleagues, this can definitely help you in your growth and development.
10 tips for better conversations
- Listen to what the other person is saying
- Have a sensitive topic to discuss? Prepare!
- Give the other person appreciation
- Focus: Put your phone away!
- Dare to start the conversation
- Do not sit opposite each other but side by side or at a 90-degree angle
- Hold the conversation someplace other than the office
- Ask open-ended questions
- After the conversation, record what you discussed. So this can be done very easily in Treams notes.
- Ask follow-up questions