OTO

Better 1:1s without extra prep

OTO gives managers a reliable agenda and a deep topic bank so 1:1s feel focused, consistent, and easy to run.

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Evidence

Research-backed proof points

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

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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

For managers

Run focused 1:1s without spending hours planning every meeting.

For employees

Get consistent, thoughtful conversations that lead to real follow-up.

For People Ops

Create a company standard for 1:1s without extra admin work.

Why it works

Structure separates useful 1:1s from vague chats. OTO provides a clear agenda, proven prompts, and follow-ups that keep meetings productive.

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