# One On One Framework

> Structure effective 1:1 meetings with direct reports, managers, and cross-functional peers — covering career growth, blockers, feedback, and relationship building.

- Skill: `nandanosql/one-on-one-framework` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nandanosql/one-on-one-framework`
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Marketing & Growth
- Author: nandanosql (https://skillmd.com/u/nandanosql)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nandanosql/one-on-one-framework

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## Purpose

Structure effective 1:1 meetings that **build trust, surface problems early, and accelerate career growth** — not status updates that could be done async.

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## Application

### 1:1 Formats by Relationship

#### 1:1 With Your Direct Report

```markdown
## 1:1 Agenda: [Name] — [Date]
**Duration:** 30 min | **Cadence:** Weekly

### Their Topics (they share first — 15 min)
- [Topic 1]
- [Topic 2]

### Your Topics (10 min)
- [Feedback or coaching point]
- [Context they need]
- [Alignment on priorities]

### Standing Check-ins (5 min, rotate weekly)
- Week 1: Career growth — "How's your development going?"
- Week 2: Team health — "How's the team dynamic?"
- Week 3: Personal — "How are you doing overall?"
- Week 4: Feedback — "What can I do better as your manager?"
```

#### 1:1 With Your Manager

```markdown
## 1:1 Prep: [Manager Name] — [Date]

### Updates (2 min — do this async if possible)
- [Key win this week]
- [Key risk/blocker]

### Discussion Topics (25 min)
- [Decision I need input on]
- [Context I need from you]
- [Coaching request]

### Ask for Feedback (3 min)
- "Is there anything I should be doing differently?"
```

#### 1:1 With Cross-Functional Peer

```markdown
## 1:1 Agenda: [Peer Name] — [Date]
**Duration:** 30 min | **Cadence:** Biweekly / Monthly

- [Shared initiative status]
- [Upcoming dependencies]
- [How we're working together — any friction?]
- [How can I help you?]
```

### 1:1 Anti-Patterns

| Anti-Pattern | Fix |
|-------------|-----|
| Status report meeting | Do status async; use 1:1 for coaching/growth |
| PM talks 80% of the time | Let the other person share first |
| Skip when busy | Never skip — reschedule if needed |
| No follow-up on commitments | Track action items, follow up |
| All business, no human connection | Start with genuine check-in |

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## Quality Rubric

| Dimension | 0 | 1 | 2 |
|-----------|---|---|---|
| **Preparation** | Wing it | Some topics prepared | Both parties prep topics |
| **Balance** | One person talks 80%+ | Somewhat balanced | 50/50 conversation |
| **Growth** | Status only | Some coaching | Regular career discussion |
| **Follow-through** | Commitments forgotten | Some tracking | All commitments followed up |

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## References

### Related Skills
- `skills/leadership/mentoring-guide/SKILL.md` — Deeper mentoring conversations
- `skills/leadership/pm-career-ladder/SKILL.md` — Career growth topics
- `skills/leadership/influence-without-authority/SKILL.md` — Peer 1:1 dynamics

### External Frameworks
- Ben Horowitz, *The Hard Thing About Hard Things* — Management fundamentals
- Kim Scott, *Radical Candor* — Feedback framework

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**Skill type:** Component
**Domain:** Leadership & Career