The 1-on-1 Meeting Kit
Never Sit Down to a 1-on-1 Unprepared Again
50+ questions. An editable agenda. A tracker. A cheat sheet.
Four files in one kit — everything you need to make your 1-on-1 meetings the most valuable 30 minutes of your week. Stop winging it. Start leading real conversations.
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What's Inside
4 files. One ZIP. Ready to use today.
1 Question Bank — 50+ Questions (PDF)
Never stare at your screen wondering "what should I ask?" again. Questions organized by situation — from opening check-ins to career development to "something feels off" conversations.
Opening & Check-In
6 questions
Work & Projects
7 questions
Growth & Development
7 questions
Relationship & Trust
7 questions
Team Dynamics
6 questions
When Something Feels Off
7 questions
Goal Setting & Alignment
5 questions
Closing & Action Items
5 questions
2 Agenda Template (DOCX — editable)
Copy it every week. Fill it in before or during your meeting. A simple structure that keeps your 1-on-1s focused without making them feel like a script.
3 Meeting Tracker (XLSX — spreadsheet)
Track every 1-on-1 over time. See patterns. Never forget what you discussed or what you promised. Three tabs:
Meeting Log
Date, team member, mood score (1-10), topics discussed, action items, status tracking. Filter by person to review before your next meeting.
Team Overview
One row per team member — their schedule, preferred feedback style, development goal, and avg mood. Your cheat sheet for the whole team.
How to Use
Quick instructions so you can start tracking in 2 minutes.
4 Quick Reference Card (PDF — 1 page, printable)
Print it. Pin it next to your screen. Everything on one page:
Sound Familiar?
"My 1-on-1s keep turning into status updates. I know they should be more, but I don't know what to ask."
"I have a 1-on-1 in 20 minutes and I haven't prepared anything."
"I can't remember what we talked about last week, let alone what I promised to follow up on."
"One of my team members seems disengaged but I don't know how to bring it up."
This kit solves all four.
Is This For You?
This kit is for you if:
- You manage people and hold (or should hold) regular 1-on-1s
- Your 1-on-1s feel aimless or repetitive
- You want ready-to-use templates, not theory
- You need a system to track conversations and follow up
- You're a new manager figuring out how to run these meetings
This is probably not for you if:
- You already have a solid 1-on-1 system that works
- You want a software tool or app (this is files, not an app)
- You don't hold 1-on-1s and don't plan to start
The Cost of Bad 1-on-1s
A disengaged employee costs 18% of their salary in lost productivity. One good conversation can change that. This kit makes every conversation count.
Manager coaching
1-on-1 software tools
This kit — forever
Frequently Asked Questions
What files do I get?
One ZIP containing 4 files: Question Bank (PDF), Agenda Template (DOCX — editable in Word or Google Docs), Meeting Tracker (XLSX — spreadsheet), and Quick Reference Card (PDF — printable).
Can I edit the agenda template?
Yes — it's a .docx file. Open in Word or Google Docs, copy it each week, and fill in your notes. That's how it's designed to be used.
How is this different from your free article about 1-on-1s?
The article teaches you why and how. This kit gives you the actual tools — ready-to-use templates, a full question bank organized by category, a spreadsheet to track meetings over time, and a printable cheat sheet. It's the difference between reading about cooking and having the recipe card in your hand.
I'm already a few months into managing. Is this still useful?
Absolutely. Most managers who buy this aren't brand new — they're managers who realized their 1-on-1s could be better. The question bank alone will change your next meeting.
Does the tracker work in Google Sheets?
Yes. Upload the .xlsx file to Google Drive and open it in Google Sheets. Everything works — formatting, dropdowns, and filters.
Is there a refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of the product, we don't offer refunds after download. But if you have any issues, email hello@firsttimemanagers.com and we'll make it right.
- 50+ questions in 8 categories (PDF)
- Editable weekly agenda template (DOCX)
- Meeting tracker spreadsheet (XLSX)
- Printable quick reference card (PDF)
- Works in Word, Google Docs, Google Sheets
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