Future of HR

“Everyone Knows Meetings Suck. Can We Actually Fix Them?” Steven Rogelberg, author of “The Surprising Science of Meetings” and “Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings”

July 21, 2026·48 min
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How can HR transform meetings into a competitive advantage?Why is the one-on-one the one meeting that leaders should never cancel?My guest on this episode is Steven Rogelberg, author of “The Surprising Science of Meetings” and “Glad We Met: The Art & Science of 1:1 Meetings” During our conversation Steven and I discuss:Why a world without meetings is worse than a world with themWhy the person who called the meeting is usually the only one who thinks it went well.Why measurement is the missing piece as engagement surveys almost never ask about meetings.Why framing your agenda as questions to be answered clarifies who to invite, what success looks like, and whether you even need to meet.Why the one-on-one belongs to the employee, not the managerConnecting with Steven Rogelberg: Connect with Steven Rogelberg on LinkedInLearn more about Steven, his books, and work to make meetings matterEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersHR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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