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I have listened to the podcasts in the basic series and I really like the idea of One on Ones.  However, I am a working manager and I (and my directs) travel frequently into different time zones.  I can probably accommodate that but the hardest part of implementing this to me seems to be the fact that we often lead training classes for customers that tie up our entire day.  Because of training classes (or other customer commitments that have a duration of one or more days), I don't see how I can have One on Ones at the same time each week unless I do them at 2:00 in the morning.  Any suggestions?  Would it be acceptable for me to ask directs to come in 1/2 early or stay 1/2 late for One on Ones just for the sake of consistency from one week to the next?

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Hi,

I'm in a similar situation. My directs work in different timezones, countries, travel to customers, conduct customer trainings for several days, etc.

We DO have a regularly scheduled time each week, but we miss that time about 60% of the time. In those weeks when we cannot meet the regular time, we agree via email or SMS another suitable time for that week. Quite often they are even sitting in the airport waiting area, or in a taxi, or hotel room after training, etc.

I have noticed that those directs I meet with at the same time each week (those who don't travel) it's much easier to keep the weekly meeting. Those who travel, and we adjust the schedule are the ones I have missed a couple times. Consistent times are not required, they just make it much easier to keep.

Schedule them for the same time each week, and reschedule in those weeks the regular time doesn't work.
 

Best of luck!

Andy