{"id":6407,"date":"2017-08-10T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.small-improvements.com\/?p=6407"},"modified":"2024-11-26T13:34:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T13:34:21","slug":"24-questions-ask-next-11-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.small-improvements.com\/blog\/24-questions-ask-next-11-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"24 questions to ask in your next 1:1 meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 1:1 meeting may be the most important tool you have as a manager<\/a>. It\u2019s your opportunity to build a relationship with your employees and provide support to help them perform well and have a good work experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Making time for a regularly scheduled 1:1<\/a> meeting with your employees is critically important and a great first step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But, now that you have made time to talk, what should you talk about?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The key to great conversations is great questions. So, as you think about how to make these meetings engaging and productive, start by identifying the right questions to ask.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The core agenda<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The best place to start is with a good foundation of questions to use when you meet. These questions should ensure the most important things get discussed during each meeting. And, they should help both you and the employee prepare in advance of your meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

The five questions I recommend are:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. What is the most important thing we need to discuss today?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. What are your most significant accomplishments since we last met?<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. What are the most important things you will focus on before we meet next?<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. What obstacles are you encountering right now?<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. What can I do better or differently as your manager to support you?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These questions can represent the core agenda for your recurring 1:1. In addition, consider adding another question or two each time to explore other important topics. Below are some questions to consider adding in rotation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Relationship builders<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

    The 1:1 meeting is also a time to develop a personal relationship. A good manager knows what really matters to an employee outside of work. <\/span><\/p>\n