In plain English
This is a private check-in between a manager and a single employee. They use the meeting to talk about the employee’s work, how things are going, and any concerns the employee wants to raise.
In context
Here, “one-on-one” names the meeting being scheduled between the manager and the employee to discuss the employee’s work, progress, and concerns.
- Situation
- Setting goals, receiving feedback, completing reviews, and discussing performance
- What it communicates
- names the manager-employee meeting being scheduled.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not say how often this meeting happens or what decisions, if any, come from it.
Examples
“In a one-on-one with her manager, Leah reviewed her progress and raised a concern about the deadline.”
“The manager scheduled a one-on-one with Ravi for next Tuesday.”