A practical guide to conducting effective 1:1 meetings with direct reports in an engineering team. Covers the core objective (building work relationships), scheduling (30 minutes weekly), note-taking practices using shared Google Docs, and a three-part content structure: 10 minutes for the direct report, 10 minutes for the manager, and 10 minutes for performance feedback and career development. Includes real-world experience from 4 years of using this format and tips on opening lines and consistency.
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