Here is the way I conduct 1:1 meetings with people in my engineering team. I'll go over the objective, schedule but also the content and give some feedback about using this particular format for the past few years.

Marc G Gauthier

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.

One on One Meeting Format Ideas