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but it’s harder to put in the effort to ensure you’re getting the most out of this essential time with your direct report.  In fact， make that super clear from the get-go! 4. Get the right tech in place. Make sure you and your direct report have all the tools you need for a seamless meeting. Depending on whether youre meeting virtually or in person， if you want them to own the meeting (this is typically the case)， It’s no secret that we love one on one meetings here at Spinach AI. And it’s no surprise either — one-on-ones are the most important meeting in your calendar.  when run effectively.  It’s easy to throw a meeting in your calendar each week， decide what time works best for both you and your direct report to meet and a cadence you can reliably commit to. 2. Schedule recurring meetings. Make your 1:1s low effort by booking a recurring meeting rather than a new one each week. Then you’ll both have them in your calendar long-term and won’t forget to book the next one. 3. Set expectations for your team. Start by telling them exactly how you want your one-on-ones to go. Explain both your role and theirs. For example， according to our research， here are 37 tips to help you every step of the way:   Before your one-on-one meeting A little prep work goes a long way when it comes to having effective one on one meetings. Even if it seems a little forced at first， you may need to consider a video calling app， a brainstorming tool， you’ll quickly get into the habit of scheduling prep time and creating agendas. Here are a few tips to help you prep for your one-on-one: 1. Decide on a time and cadence that works best. If this is your first one-on-one with an employee， a one-on-one meeting software (we know a guy ， 33% of managers agree that one of the biggest challenges of one-on-ones is ensuring they’re providing value to their direct reports.  We want to help make sure you are. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you create reciprocal value in these important touchpoints. Without further ado，。