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Leaders can't afford not to have regular one-on-one check-ins with their employees, and HR professionals play a crucial role in selling the value of these conversations, a communications specialist says.

This Q&A covers:

• the importance of one-on-ones;
• what successful check-ins look like;
• crucial elements of effective check-ins;
• overcoming obstacles;
• preparing for a check-in;
• what holds leaders back;
• following up after a one-on-one;
• keeping discussions on track; and
• HR's role in fostering check-ins.