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1:1 Meeting Agenda Generator

Describe the relationship and what's going on, and get a focused 1:1 agenda — topics plus the specific questions worth asking.

Example

Here's the kind of result this tool produces:

Wins & energy

  • What went well this week that I might not know about?
  • What's energizing you right now — and what's draining you?

Blockers

  • Where are you stuck or waiting on someone?
  • What can I take off your plate?

Growth

  • What skill do you want to build this quarter?
  • Is there work you'd like more — or less — of?

How to run a great 1:1

A 1:1 meeting is the report's time, not a status readout. The best ones build trust, surface blockers early, and invest in growth — things that never come up in a standup.

  • Let them drive — the report should own most of the agenda.
  • Go beyond status — ask about energy, growth, and obstacles.
  • Keep it regular — consistency builds the trust that makes 1:1s work.

Frequently asked questions

What should a 1:1 meeting cover?
A good 1:1 goes beyond status: wins and energy, blockers, growth and development, feedback in both directions, and priorities. The report should own most of the agenda.
How long should a 1:1 be?
Usually 30 minutes, weekly or biweekly. Consistency matters more than length — a regular short 1:1 beats an occasional long one.
What questions should a manager ask in a 1:1?
Open ones: "What's on your mind this week?", "Where are you stuck?", "What would make next week better?" The goal is to surface what status reports miss.
Who owns the 1:1 agenda?
Ideally the report drives it, with the manager adding topics. It is the report's meeting — a space for them, not a status update for the manager.