Great 1:1s are only valuable if they lead to action. OTO keeps outcomes visible so the next meeting starts with clarity.
We ground OTO's approach in management and meeting research.
Sources are linked below.
Gallup estimates managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement, making manager enablement a high-leverage People Ops lever.
SourceResearch on 1:1s finds agendas created in advance or at the start are tied to higher meeting value, especially when the direct report helps shape it.
SourceMicrosoft reports weekly meeting time for the average Teams user increased 252% since February 2020, raising the bar for lightweight prep and structure.
SourceTurn conversation points into clear notes and next steps.
Start the next 1:1 with context from the last one, not a blank slate.
Follow-through shows employees their feedback leads to action.