In the latest “Best Boss Take 5” video, Danny Ceballos shares three essential questions to enhance your one-on-one supervision meetings. These questions are designed to provide a broader perspective, encourage strategic thinking, and identify key priorities. Today we explore the first question: “What do you see from the balcony?”
- Adopt a Systems Perspective:
- The “balcony” metaphor encourages supervisors and direct reports to step back from day-to-day tasks and see how everything is interconnected. This broader view helps in understanding the overall system and how individual tasks contribute to the larger goals.
- Remove Blinders:
- Remove the focus from immediate tasks and gain a 360-degree view of the work. It allows team members to consider the big picture and understand if their current efforts align with strategic objectives.
- Identify Priority Pieces:
- By using the “Jenga” metaphor, Danny emphasizes identifying the critical tasks that have the most significant impact. Just like in the game of Jenga, finding the key pieces that hold everything together is crucial for achieving organizational and individual success.
Integrating these questions into your regular one-on-one meetings can transform the way you and your team approach work. By consistently asking, “What do you see from the balcony?” you’ll foster a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement. Stay tuned for the next “Best Boss Take 5” where we’ll unpack the second essential question.