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<aside> 💡 One on one meetings are held with your supervisor/manager. These are not about your work updates but an opportunity to look at the big picture. Here’s a template to keep those meetings organised and well structured. This template helps you prepare and work on your professional development.
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Seek understanding of the company or team's future direction from your supervisor. Additionally, inquire if there's a specific way you can contribute to their objectives. Demonstrating such proactive behaviour can open doors for professional growth.
| Topic | Thoughts | Managers thoughts |
|---|---|---|
| Teams future direction | [write down what you want to learn or what thoughts you have on this topic] | [write down managers announcements or request] |
| Personal contribution | [write down what you want to learn or what thoughts you have on this topic] | [write down managers announcements or request] |
Share a detailed account of a recent obstacle you've encountered and request your manager's feedback. This approach aids in your ongoing development by highlighting areas for improvement.
| Obstacle | My thoughts | Managers advice |
|---|---|---|
| [describe your obstacle or challenge] | [describe how you think about solving it and what you may need] | [write down the advice given to you] |
Engage in candid conversations about your career goals with your manager. Gaining clarity on the promotion process and the competencies required will help shape your professional development strategy.
| Goal | What I've done so far | What I need help with | Next steps | Managers advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Write down your goal, be specific] | [what have you done so far to reach this goal] | [what van your manager help you with] | [what will you do next?] | [what does your manager say about your progress] |