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Hi {{first_name}},
How has your first week in your new role as manager here at {{company_name}} been? Congratulations, again, on your well-deserved promotion.
Your commitment to your team’s success drives this organization forward. I am dedicated to assisting you in your transition to ensure your success and satisfaction as well.
One way we ensure everyone stays on the same page is by conducting regular 1:1 meetings with individual team members. This process is more than a performance evaluation. It helps keep a pulse on how satisfied employees are in their roles, what obstacles they face, and how we can improve their experience.
Look ahead at your schedule and block out time for monthly 1:1 meetings. Be sure to give each team member sufficient time (at least 30 minutes) to discuss their recent wins, share concerns and constructive 360 feedback, and tackle timely tasks. If possible, encourage employees to put themselves on your calendar at a time that works best for you both.
Here’s a quick template to guide your first 1:1s:
- Start with a temperature check - “How are you feeling today?”
- Acknowledge recent wins - “What is going well this week?”
- Open the floor for frustrations - “Is there anything that frustrated you this week?”
- Discuss work progress - “Have you hit any roadblocks I can help you with?”
- Offer feedback - “Stress was high this week, but I noticed you stayed focused and positive. Here’s a tip that’s helped me in similar situations…”
- Ask for feedback - “Is there anything I could do to better help?”
Be sure to resolve administrative tasks such as requests for time off or action items before your next meeting. Above all, focus on creating meaningful relationships. Let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
People Team
Hey there, {{first_name}}! 👋
Congratulations once again on your well-deserved promotion! You're leveling up like a champ! 🎉
Now, to make sure we're all in sync and crushing it, we've got a secret weapon: regular 1:1 meetings with your awesome team members. It's time to schedule some quality bonding time! 🗓️
Here's a super handy template to kick off those 1:1s in style:
💡 Start with a temperature check - "How are you feeling today?" We're all about creating a positive vibe!
🏆 Acknowledge recent wins - "What's been going well this week?" Celebrate those victories, big or small!
🤔 Open the floor for frustrations - "Anything that got on your nerves this week?" Let's vent and find solutions together!
🚧 Discuss work progress - "Any roadblocks I can help you with?" Smooth out those obstacles like a true team hero!
🌟 Offer feedback - "You handled the stress like a superstar! Here's a tip that's worked for me..." Share the wisdom and build each other up!
💬 Ask for feedback - "How can I better support you?" Superheroes are always improving, so let's learn and grow together!
Remember to tackle any administrative tasks, like time-off requests or action items, before your next meeting. And above all, let's focus on building meaningful relationships and trust. 🤗 If you have any questions, I'm here to save the day!
Thank you!
Hi {{first_name}},
Your commitment to your team’s success drives this organization forward.
One way we ensure everyone stays on the same page is by conducting regular 1:1 meetings with individual team members.
Look ahead at your schedule and block out time for monthly 1:1 meetings. Give each team member at least 30 minutes and if possible, encourage employees to put themselves on your calendar during a time that works best for them.
Be sure to resolve administrative tasks, and above all, focus on creating meaningful relationships. Let me know if you have any questions!
People Team
How to conduct 1:1s with employees
Recurring 1:1 meetings ensure managers and direct reports foster relationships. These meetings help team leaders keep a pulse on employee engagement and happiness while ensuring they have the time, training, resources, and support they need to hit performance goals.
Employee happiness and trust in leadership directly impact performance, productivity, workplace culture, and retention. Leading successful 1:1 meetings requires managers to be familiar with team members so employees can let down their guard and put their heads together to find solutions and meet goals.
Managers should make sure employees know what to expect with a 1:1 and those expectations should be consistent. Clear communication before and after meetings is essential. These discussions should ultimately strengthen relationships between employees and managers and build trust.
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