How to use this template:

Rec. Frequency

Bi-weekly

Rec. Length

45 min

Rec. Prep Time

10 min

Recommended Schedule: Weekly | 45 minutes

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Purpose: This template streamlines your one-on-one meetings for maximum impact. Use it to encourage productive discussions and efficient progress tracking.

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Benefits:

Connect: Strengthen team relationships and rapport.
Track: Monitor progress since the last chat.
Celebrate: Acknowledge wins, big or small.
Align: Discuss personal and company goals.
Support: Address challenges and improvements.
Plan: Set clear action items for next steps.

Bi-Weekly 1:1 Meeting

😄 Check-In

How do you feel about the team direction since our last 1:1? What were the highlights and lowlights? Open Check-in Dashboard
How has life been outside of work?

🌴 Vacation

Any shifts in your availability or upcoming vacations?

💭 Top of Mind

Is there anything you would like to discuss today?
Are you facing any roadblocks or upcoming changes/decisions?

🌱 Progress

Quick status update on what you’ve done this week.
What priorities are you thinking about this week?
What went well this week? What could improve?
Are there any blockers or challenges you are musing on? How can I help?
What can I do to make your life easier?

⭐ Alignment

How confident do you feel about where the company is going?
How are your personal goals progressing? Are we on track?

👂 Feedback & Kudos

Remember to keep track of your feedback, kudos, and wins in CodeGem!

Review & discuss feedback, recognition, and wins shared in CodeGem (Open Feedback Table)
Whether big or small, share something you want to celebrate or acknowledge that was accomplished recently.
Is there anything we can do to improve work, meetings, or the team? How can we turn this into action steps for improvement?
What feedback do you have for me? What is one thing I can do better?