Questions for one-on-ones

Identify:

  • What’s top of mind for you right now? 
  • What priorities are you thinking about this week? 
  • What’s the best use of our time today? 

Understand: 

  • What does your ideal outcome look like?
  • What’s hard for you in getting to that outcome? 
  • What do you really care about? 
  • What do you think is the best course of action?
  • What’s the worst-case scenario you’re worried about? 

Support:

  • How can I help you? 
  • What can I do to make you more successful? 
  • What was the most useful part of our conversation today?

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