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So I have been on both sides of the one-on-one. I see this as a time to get uninterrupted feedback on processes and day-to-day things that don't fit well withi
by kxrm 4y ago
So I have been on both sides of the one-on-one. I see this as a time to get uninterrupted feedback on processes and day-to-day things that don't fit well within team stand-ups.
It's also a time when you should be able to express yourself more directly. It is certainly ok to use this time to talk about what you are doing. That's kind of the what the manager is looking for. Ensuring there are no impediments that get glossed over in Slack exchanges or stand-ups.
You also shouldn't feel pressured to fill the entire time. Some weeks are just slow, or things are more mundane and all parties are in sync. Some weeks it feels like I need more time, depending on your manager you could schedule another sync the next day about a specific issue.
If you don't already, it may be a good idea to take daily notes, so you can do a round-up of anything that came up in the week. This will allow you to make the best use of your meeting time without forgetting important details or questions that came up.
Other than that I try to keep my one-on-ones casual and open. It's ok for there to be a little silence.