Engineering Advice You Didn't Ask For

S01E01 - The Perfect 1:1

Mar 23, 2022
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ADVICE

Keep A Weekly Cadence For Direct Reports

  • Do hold weekly 1:1s with direct reports and adjust cadence for skip-levels.
  • Make yourself available and have more relaxed cadences (biweekly/monthly) with higher-level managers.
ADVICE

Take 1:1s Outside When Possible

  • Try walking or grabbing coffee for 1:1s to build human connection.
  • Spend most time bonding, use 5–15 minutes for updates and briefly restate priorities.
ADVICE

Use Early 1:1s To Learn What Motivates

  • Use early 1:1s to discover what excites each person and their work preferences.
  • Keep asking small-talk questions until you find topics that open them up.
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