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Lighthouse DOs for Managers
Lighthouse DOs for Managers
DO’s:
Get to know them beyond work Be clear & specific about next steps
Find out their rhythm, build some rapport, Accountability and clarity help make your
ask about their family. Treat them as an progress together so every 1 on 1 gets better
interesting person. than the last.
© 2019 www.getlighthouse.com Do’s & Don’ts for Managers and their Teams
DON’Ts:
Forget what you talked about last time Cancel the meeting
Failing to remember what you discussed can Reschedule to later if you don’t have time or can’t
build resentment and waste a lot of time jogging give your full attention, unless one of you is on
your memory. vacation or on leave.
Be late
It’s the one meeting for them. Being late Treat everyone the same
disrespects them, so set it for a time you know you Depending on their life & career stage, 1 on 1s are
can be on time. best used in different ways. Adapt accordingly.