What To Do If Your Manager Keeps Canceling Your 1 on 1s

Proactively managing recurring one-on-ones is crucial, especially given the inherent power and time imbalance between managers and their direct reports.

• Acknowledge the power dynamic: Managers are often busier and have more reports, which can lead to frequent cancellations. Recognizing this helps frame a constructive response.
• Use a shared running doc: If a meeting is about to be canc