@soph.workbaby: start with a frame not agenda item #1. helping people context switch into your meeting, gets their brain in the room and relaxes them because they understand how the time's going to be used. frame example: - i'm going to spend five mins on headlines I want to get you across. - then the two big topics we'll use this session for are X and Y. - before I dive in is there anything NOT on here that you want to cover? (add your manager's points). you can also frame each agenda item. examples: - here's where we left off last time, or - let me give a 30-second recap, or - these were the decisions since we last met, here's what we need to do today be clear about what you need: - these part's are going well ___. i'm stuck with this part. i need your help to X
very helpful only if your manager is clued in. mine's not very bright
2026-06-29 09:21:58
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Lexi :
Blah blah corporate corporate blah blah...
2026-06-29 22:25:20
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ADHDDoomScrolling :
I show my manager how I can manage time by suggesting we cancel the 1-1 unless it’s needed.
2026-06-29 23:10:45
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The Aanu Owolabi :
This is very helpful. Just curious why managers don’t come prepared with their own agenda
2026-06-30 10:35:44
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Erika :
Last week I had a 121 w my manager and half of it was a show and tell of his pottery after asking me how my pottery classes are going, and the other half was discussing what kinds of ceiling fans we like. With links shared. It was too hot for a real work meeting, hence the ceiling fan discussion.
2026-06-29 19:55:33
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A wanderer곳곳을 떠도는 안나 :
This is truly helpful! I honestly dread my 1:1 meetings with mine because it’s a waste of time and just pointless.
2026-06-29 08:11:56
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napqueen4evr :
I like to organize it by hot topics we need to talk through or that need review, then I list “current projects & progress” status updates with links to relevant files, and include a growth & development section when relevant.
2026-06-30 15:18:46
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Illuminati23 :
Yo you’re a boss just want to say thanks 🙏
2026-06-30 15:17:09
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Tory Roberts :
Are we allowed to ask where this beautiful outfit is from?
2026-06-29 17:48:33
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CheriMochi🍒 :
my manager has put together a agenda that he owns but it is awkward and clunky. i much prefer to own the format on tbe way you have recommended. how can i approach using this format
2026-06-29 08:14:50
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Retawhserf :
This. Is. Incredible. Thank you!!
2026-06-29 09:55:18
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smellyonions :
when I was at Google.... key word.... was
2026-06-29 21:49:15
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lilmisstwyla :
As a senior leader, I indeed have topics to discuss at the end. However, I expect my directors and managers to bring their agenda and topics!
2026-06-30 02:40:10
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Eddie :
What was your role at Google?
2026-06-29 23:39:35
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spookysox :
My manager just always launches in to her list of things to tell me and what she’s working on. 😅
2026-06-29 19:52:33
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naptaxi :
What if I don’t need help from my manager (different expertises, but reorg 🤦🏻♀️)
2026-06-29 16:11:22
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daddi :
this sounds like suffering, stop wasting each other's time as if corporate is a politburo.
2026-06-29 21:47:22
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Shannon :
Love this
2026-06-30 03:09:15
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Tattletale :
I always put a brief outline agenda together, shared it with my boss the day before. Half the time they would arrive 20mins late due to a previous meeting, leaving 10 mins to complain about their day, and finish by dumping work on me. If I actually got the full 30mins, it was just a full brain dump from the manager of things they wanted.
2026-06-29 16:16:53
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theglennnnn :
Preach!
2026-06-29 09:32:52
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Not Joe Mama :
I hate it but I get why it works
2026-06-30 01:58:32
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cvonb :
Works if your manager likes structure. Less structured managers it can be good to assess their mood/interests and be willing to lean into their topics.
2026-06-30 00:58:39
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VB :
My 121 is “oh I’ll have to cancel this” wait three to four weeks “why are you not booking into 121s?”
2026-06-29 20:35:35
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M JJKM :
I find it very toxic that we can’t just speak and upd openly in Corpo but have to even give the effort on framing and sequencing stuff even when talking to our manager….. and yet you would have Officers like DE&I 🫠
2026-06-29 14:47:00
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randomdude1313 :
yeah...that would be the 1:1 between 2 robots, not humans
2026-06-30 16:13:54
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