1:1 Agenda Template for Managers and ICs

Used by 600+ Engineers and Managers!

As an Engineering Manager who's managed and promoted many ICs at different levels, I place a high importance on 1:1s. It is the time for managers and direct reports to work towards the ICs personal development goals + build a trusting relationship between the two.

But so many 1:1s are wasted -- full of status updates, generic advice, and the manager talking >30% of the time. How do you make 1:1s work best for both the manager and IC?

Here is my quick guide for good 1:1s, tailored specifically to engineering managers and their ICs.

It includes:

• Templatized agenda format ready-to-use
• Suggested topics for what to add to the agenda
• How and why to structure an agenda so there is follow through
• Tips for running good 1:1s

You will get both a PDF version and Notion link to duplicate. Here's a sneak peek: