New Manager 1:1

New Leader Introductory 1:1 Meeting Guide

Stepping into a leadership role comes with a lot of firsts, and few are more important than your initial 1:1 conversations with your team.

This New Leader Introductory 1:1 Meeting Guide is designed to help leaders run thoughtful, structured conversations that build trust, uncover insight, and establish clear expectations early on. The guide walks leaders through key discussion areas including working styles, communication preferences, motivation, goals, feedback, and early opportunities for improvement.

Rather than treating the first 1:1 as a formality, this document helps leaders listen more effectively, ask better questions, and set the foundation for a strong, productive working relationship from day one.