OTO

Create, run, follow up

OTO makes 1:1s easy to start and easy to keep. Use a topic bank to build an agenda, run the conversation, and capture next steps for the next meeting.

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Evidence

Research-backed proof points

We ground OTO's approach in management and meeting research.

Sources are linked below.

1 Proof point

Gallup estimates managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement, making manager enablement a high-leverage People Ops lever.

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2 Proof point

Research 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.

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3 Proof point

Microsoft reports weekly meeting time for the average Teams user increased 252% since February 2020, raising the bar for lightweight prep and structure.

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Sources

  1. Gallup: Employees Want a Lot More From Their Managers
  2. Oxford Academic: Do These Meetings Need an Agenda? (Glad We Met)
  3. Microsoft Work Trend Index 2022: weekly meeting time up 252% since February 2020

1) Build the agenda

Pick a template and pull questions from the topic bank to remove the blank page.

2) Run the 1:1

Keep the conversation focused with a clear structure that both people can follow.

3) Capture outcomes

Record key notes and next steps so every meeting builds on the last.

What happens in the trial?

Start with 10 meetings for one person. Share feedback to unlock 10 more. This helps us validate fit and improve with real manager input.

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Start the 10-meeting trial and build better 1:1s fast.

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