A skip-level meeting is a conversation between a leader and someone who reports to one of their managers. Done well, it shows you what your managers can't or won't. Send a few of these ahead so people arrive with something to say.
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Tips for a better skip-level meeting
Tell the manager in between beforehand, and say it's about listening, not checking up on them.
Don't make decisions in the room that undercut their manager.
Follow up on at least one thing you heard, and tell the person you did.