1-on-1 meetings

Working together in a team on a project means all team members need to get the right support to effectively do the work and make progress in the project. These types of meetings are between a team member and the team lead, and their main aim is to provide a consistent and frequent space to talk about needs for working and growing in a team environment that is safe and supportive.

To help achieve this aim, here are a few things to keep in mind as some expectations for these meetings:

• The focus is on team member, how they’re doing, any struggles, and their needs in relation to the job, their personal life (if necessary or relevant), and the relationships with other team members.
• We want to create a space that is as non-judgmental and safe (and confidential) as possible, so that we can discuss topics openly and without consequences.
• While there will be a general agenda, it is mostly informal.

Some questions we might want to discuss or cover are:

• How can the team lead or the team structure how we work or do things to better support you in your work?
• What can the team lead or the team do to make you feel safe, supported, and secure in doing your work?
• Do you feel like you are growing and learning the things you want to learn from this job? What can the team lead or the team do to help you in that?
• Are there any personal or work related things that are blocking you or making it more difficult for you to do your tasks effectively?
• What are things you want to learn or gain from this job for the next check in? What can the team lead or the team do to help with that?

Before the meeting, preferably think about things you would like to discuss and include that in the agenda.

At the end of the meeting, set the next meeting in the calendar, along with a basic agenda and any action items that came up during this meeting.