One-on-One MeetingTemplate
Structure your 1:1s for better conversations. Check-ins, discussion topics, feedback, blockers, and career development — all in one place.
1:1 Meeting
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Week of
January 15, 2026
Manager
Sarah Johnson
Direct Report
Alex Chen
Cadence
Weekly • 30 min
Check-in
How are you feeling this week? (Personal & professional)
Feeling good overall. A bit stressed about the Q1 deadline but managing.
Discussion Topics
Project timeline concerns
Need to discuss resource allocation for Phase 2
Q1 goals progress review
Check in on OKR progress and any blockers
Blockers & Challenges
• Waiting on design review from product team
• Need access to staging environment
Feedback
What's going well
Great collaboration with the design team this sprint
Areas to improve
Documentation could be more detailed
Action Items
Career Development
Discussed interest in leading the next sprint planning. Sarah to include Alex in next planning session.
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Personal Check-in
Start with how your report is feeling — builds trust and surfaces issues early
Discussion Topics
Collaborative agenda where both parties can add topics before the meeting
Blockers & Challenges
Dedicated space to surface obstacles and get help from your manager
Feedback Exchange
Two-way feedback: what's going well and areas for improvement
Career Development
Long-term growth conversations — goals, skills, and progression
Action Items
Clear next steps with owners and deadlines
Your 1:1s deserve
your full attention
When you're taking notes, you're not fully present. What if you could focus on the conversation and still capture everything?
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Sources & References
- Manager 1:1 Best Practices - Harvard Business Review
- The Art of the One-on-One Meeting