1-on-1 Basic Check-in

Simple 1-on-1 to evaluate how things are going without asking about the progress of things.

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Last edited: Mar 30, 2026
Created by: Nova

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Simple 1-on-1 to evaluate how things are going without asking about the progress of things. Ask your team members about what has been a challenge, what they have enjoyed, who they have helped, and when they have had to proactively approach a problem outside their ongoing responsibilities.

The process in detail

12 steps

1
What topics would you like to discuss?
2
💬 Personal check-in and connection
3
🚀 Project and progress check-in
4
🌡️ Team health and work environment
5
🧩 Motivation and energy check
6
🌱 Career growth and development
7
💡 Feedback and recommendations
8
🎯 Goals and priorities alignment
9
🧠 Support and resources
10
🔄 Reflection and learning
11
Notes & Comments.
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📅 Is there any to-do that came up from this meeting that you would like to add to your to-do list? Is there anything that should be checked in on or prepared for our next meeting?

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1. What topics would you like to discuss?

Are there any key topics you would like to discuss during this meeting? Please choose one or more topics.

🧑‍⚖‍Tip for the manager: Select the options requested by the team member that you think you have enough time to discuss today, or choose additional ones if needed to activate your plan and note-taking sections.

Choose one or more

💬 Personal check-in and connection Light and reflective dialogue to get to know each other.
🚀 Project and progress check-in Keep aligned on what’s moving forward and where help is needed.
🌡️ Team health and work environment Discuss the team and the environment that affect your work positively or negatively.
🎯 Goals and priorities alignment Keep clarity on direction and ensure they see the bigger picture.
🌱 Career growth and development Discuss aspirations, strengths, and learning opportunities.
💡 Feedback and recommendations Give and request feedback in a constructive and supportive way.
⚡🧩 Motivation, stress and energy check Discuss energy drivers and the things that add noise or stress to your work.
🔄 Reflection and learning Look back at what’s worked and what hasn’t, and identify areas for growth.
🧠 Support and resources Discuss what else is needed for success — tools, clarity, emotional support, or feedback.

2. 💬 Personal check-in and connection

•How are you doing, really?

•What’s been on your mind lately — work or outside of it?

•How’s life treating you this week? Anything exciting or tough going on?

•What’s something you’ve been enjoying lately outside work?

•If you could do one thing differently this month, what would it be?

•If your week were a movie, what would its title be?

•What’s something you’ve learned about yourself recently?

•What would make next week a great one for you?

Write a note

3. 🚀 Project and progress check-in

Questions:

•What’s going well in your current projects?

•What’s blocking your progress or slowing you down?

•Is there anything I can unblock or simplify for you this week?

•What needs help? How can I help you?

Write a note

4. 🌡️ Team health and work environment

Questions:

•How’s the vibe in the team lately?

•Is there anything that’s making work harder than it needs to be?

•Who’s been great to work with recently, and why?

•Can you reflect on any moments of collaboration or teamwork that stood out to you recently?🔥

•How does it feel to be part of this team right now? - Follow-up: What’s making it feel that way?

•What’s helping the team work well together — and what’s getting in the way? - Follow-up: If you could change one thing about how we work together, what would it be?

•Do you feel your ideas and opinions are heard and valued? - Follow-up: When was the last time you felt really heard — or not heard? What made the difference?

Write a note

5. 🧩 Motivation and energy check

General questions:

•How motivated do you feel lately on a scale of 1–10?

•What’s been giving you energy recently?

•What’s been draining you or making things feel heavy?

•How do you usually recharge when things get intense?

•Is there something small I could change or help with that would make a big difference in your day-to-day energy?

⚡ Energy Drivers (what gives energy)

•When do you feel most “in flow” during your day or week?

•Which moments at work make you feel motivated or proud?

•Who or what around you helps you do your best work?

•What would you love to do more of because it makes you feel alive or fulfilled?

🧠 Noise and Stress (what drains energy)

•What’s been draining your energy lately?

•What part of your work feels heavier or more frustrating than it should?

•Are there recurring situations that create stress or distraction for you?

Write a note

6. 🌱 Career growth and development

•What skills or experiences would you like to grow next?

•What kind of projects excite you most?

•How can I help you move toward your next step here?

•What kind of work would you love to be doing more of?

•If you could design your ideal role here, what would it look like?

•What do you think you’re especially good at that you’d like to use more often?

•What’s holding you back from growing the way you’d like to?

Write a note

7. 💡 Feedback and recommendations

Feedback isn’t just something you give when things go wrong — it’s one of the most powerful tools you have to help people grow and perform at their best. The more often you give feedback when things are going right, the more your team understands what to keep doing, what to adjust, and what to improve. Think of your feedback like a traffic light:

🟥 Stop — what’s not working or creating problems.

🟧 Improve — what could be done better or differently next time.

🟩 Keep — what’s working well and should be repeated.

When feedback is balanced this way, it builds confidence, clarity, and continuous improvement — not fear or defensiveness.

Questions:

•What feedback do you have for me? Anything I could do better to support you?

•Can I share an observation that might help you grow?

•What’s one thing that would make your work easier or more fulfilling?

Feedback 💡 Example

“I noticed last week that you did an amazing job with the [campaign kickoff], especially how you structured the client presentation and anticipated their questions. That preparation really built confidence in the room and helped us align quickly on next steps.

It’s clear you’ve grown a lot in how you lead client meetings — you’ve become much more strategic and composed.

Make sure to take a moment to acknowledge that progress; it’s making a visible impact.”

Write a note

8. 🎯 Goals and priorities alignment

•Are you clear on what’s most important to focus on right now?

•What goal feels most meaningful to you this quarter?

•Where do you feel we might be losing focus or clarity?

Write a note

9. 🧠 Support and resources

Identify what they need to succeed — tools, clarity, or emotional support.

Questions:

•What’s one thing you wish you had more of to do your best work?

•Is there any skill, tool, or resource you’re missing right now?

•How can I (or the team) better support you this week?

•Have there been any challenges you've encountered recently that you'd like to discuss?

•Is there anything specific you're currently struggling with or need assistance with?

•Is everyone pulling their weight on the team? Are there any major challenges with the team? Do you feel confident in how you/your team are progressing?

Write a note

10. 🔄 Reflection and learning

Encourage growth by helping the person look back at what’s worked and what hasn’t.

Questions:

•What are you most proud of since our last check-in?

•What’s something that didn’t go as planned — and what did you learn from it?

•If you could redo one decision from the past month or quarter, what would you change?

•What were the highlights or most enjoyable aspects of your recent experiences at work?

Write a note

11. Notes & Comments.

Add notes

12. 📅 Is there any to-do that came up from this meeting that you would like to add to your to-do list? Is there anything that should be checked in on or prepared for our next meeting?

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Created byNova·Official process

Last edited Mar 30, 2026·12 steps