PLAINREADS — ONE-ON-ONE MEETING TEMPLATE Date: Employee and manager: Routine update location: Main outcome wanted from this meeting: SUGGESTED 30-MINUTE AGENDA 0–3 minutes: Check-in — what needs attention? 3–8 minutes: Priorities — what changed? 8–20 minutes: Main discussion — decision, obstacle, or feedback. 20–25 minutes: Development — learning and support. 25–30 minutes: Agreements — owners, dates, next check. Adjust the allocation to the conversation. PREPARATION What changed since we last spoke? Which commitment is most at risk? What decision or support do I need? What have I tried or considered? What would make this meeting useful? ACTION RECORD Action | Owner | Due date | Status NEXT CHECK-IN Date: Topics carried forward: Keep sensitive information limited to appropriate participants. Guide: https://plainreads.com/blog/one-on-one-meeting-template