Agenda Questions for First One-on-One Meeting

What’s inside this Agenda Questions for First One-on-One Meeting:

1👋Introductions

Establish a relationship by inquiring into your new employee’s personal life.

• What are your hobbies? 
• What is one thing you’d like to do more of in your spare time?
• What do you want to know about me?

2❓Onboarding

Check-in on how the onboarding process is going.

• How has your first week been?
• Anything that surprised or confused you?
• What is confusing or unclear?
• Is there anything you’d like more information or resources on?
• What can I do to make sure the next 2 weeks are successful for you? 
• Do you feel connected or disconnected from the team? In what way?

3👀 Expectations

List the team expectations and company-wide expectations.

• What is your ideal working environment? (e.g., Independent or collaborative worker)
• What makes you feel valued at work? Undervalued?
• Do you have any work-related pet peeves?
• What are your expectations from me?
• What are your expectations from the rest of the team?

4🎯Goals and personal development

Discuss goals and objectives in the personal development sphere.

• What accomplishment are you most proud of so far this year/quarter?
• How are you tracking your progress on your goals?
• What are your goals for the next year?
• What do you see yourself doing in two years? Five years? Ten years?
• What obstacles stand in the way of accomplishing your long-term goals?
• What support do you need? How can I help you achieve these goals?