Coaching Through 1:1s
Do you have weekly GA-Supervisor 1:1 meetings? If so, how do you structure that time together? If not, how come?
A weekly 1:1 meeting is a great way to check in on each other personally, follow-up on projects, and work together to facilitate learning & achieve long-term goals. This week we are offering a few tips on how to make your 1:1s as productive and powerful as possible!
One structure for a 30-minute 1:1 meeting is 10 minutes for the supervisee, 10 minutes for the supervisor, and 10 minutes for the future. Prior to the meeting, it can be helpful to collaboratively set the agenda on a shared document, so that both parties know what to expect and can be prepared to respond and assist one another. This structure provides the space for both GAs and supervisors to give updates and then for them to work together to identify areas of growth and support that can benefit them moving forward.
This final portion of the 1:1 is an important part of the mentor relationship and allows the supervisor to coach the GA, focusing on engaging in growth and learning beyond fulfilling job responsibilities. Coaching revolves around supervisors asking questions that allow the GA to reflect and problem-solve, providing feedback, and action planning for the future. It also gives space for authentic conversations around personal and professional development. Having these ongoing broader conversations about growth can be quite helpful, especially between evaluations.
On that note,
GA mid-year evaluations are due to your GAs on
February 26th and due to the SDI office on
March 5th. You can download a copy on our
GA website. Evaluations are a great coaching tool because they spark reflection, feedback, and conversation as well as highlight areas for future growth.
Looking for more tips on structuring your 1:1s? Check out this
HR resource, which provides several questions to consider throughout your time together.
