I agree, and from the subordinate's point of view I feel having a regularly planned session lowers the barrier to raise issues early without making things confrontational.
Its the difference between "we talked about many things, including this issue" and "we need to meet to discuss this issue". I find the second starts everyone off on a defensive foot, regardless of peoples' best intentions.
Its the difference between "we talked about many things, including this issue" and "we need to meet to discuss this issue". I find the second starts everyone off on a defensive foot, regardless of peoples' best intentions.