Best Practices

Best Practice Questions for 1-on-1s

A consolidated list of best practice 1-on-1 questions to facilitate healthy discussions between Employee and Facilitator.

Last Updated: October 25, 2024

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Overview

A consolidated list of best practice 1-on-1 questions to facilitate healthy discussions between Employee and Facilitator. Three to five questions are recommended for each cycle. 

Results & Achievements

Questions to reflect and set goals for ongoing growth.

Review Recent Events

  • What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of this quarter/year?
  • What do you think went well this quarter/year?
  • In which area(s) would you like to improve?
  • What may have been some things that demotivated you with your role?

Plan for the Future

  • What things should we do differently?
  • What are your goals for the next six months/year?
  • Do you have the resources and tools you need to perform your job?
  • Are there any concerns you have going forward?
  • What are the most important goals you have coming up for the year?
  • Are there any goals that could be challenging for you to accomplish this quarter/year?
  • What experiences or interactions do you need this year to be happy with your contribution to the team?

Personal & Professional Development

Guiding questions for personal and professional growth.

Personal Development

  • How could you be more helpful to others on the team?
  • In what ways have you demonstrated our values?
  • Which behavior or value do you need to improve or continue to grow?

Professional Development

  • What new knowledge or skills do you think you need to develop?
  • What do you want your next position at this company to be?
  • What would you like to be doing two years from now?

Manager Feedback

Feedback for understanding and improving management style. 

  • What do you think I should do differently next year as your manager?
  • What have I done to help you do your job better?
  • What have I done to hinder your job performance?
  • What are one or two things I should improve with my management style that would be most helpful to you?
  • What can I do to make your job easier?