1:1 Meeting Template for Managers

Most 1:1s drift into status updates or get cancelled when deadlines hit. Neither outcome serves your team. This template structures weekly and bi-weekly manager check-ins using Crystal Proenza's core principle: the 1:1 is your direct report's meeting, not yours. The 1:1 Tracker provides a two-sheet system — a log that captures what was discussed, both sides' commitments, and an energy signal for each direct report; and a prep template that the report fills in before the meeting to set the agenda. The Energy Board kanban gives managers a one-screen view of how every report is doing this week. Built for managers at growth-stage companies who want an early warning system, not just a meeting cadence.