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One-on-One Conversation Guide

A structured framework for conducting effective one-on-one meetings that drive development and accountability.

Overview

This guide provides a repeatable structure for one-on-one conversations that balance performance, development, and relationship-building. It includes opening questions, topic frameworks, and closing commitments that ensure every conversation moves something forward.

Who it's for

  • Managers who want more productive one-on-ones
  • Leaders struggling with what to discuss beyond status updates
  • Organizations standardizing management practices
  • Coaches working with managers on their conversation skills

How to use it

  • 1Review the framework before your next one-on-one
  • 2Choose 2-3 questions from each section to start
  • 3Use the closing commitment structure to end with clarity
  • 4Adapt the questions to your team member's development stage
  • 5Track patterns across conversations to identify coaching themes

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This resource is most effective when used as part of a systematic approach to leadership development. It's designed to reinforce infrastructure-not replace it.

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