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Manager 1:1 Effectiveness Pulse Survey
Measures the frequency, coaching quality, and follow-through of manager 1:1 meetings. Designed for HR and people operations teams seeking to identify gaps and improve manager effectiveness across teams.
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22 questions · ~4 min
Q02
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In the past 4 weeks, approximately how many 1:1 meetings did you have with your direct manager?
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In your recent 1:1s (past 4 weeks), how well did your manager listen to you and ask questions to understand your perspective?
Q04
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In the past 4 weeks, how often did your 1:1s end with clear next steps or assigned owners?
Q05
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If you could improve your 1:1s, rank the following changes from most to least important.
Q06
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What is your primary team or department?
Q07
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Thank you for your time—your input directly helps us improve 1:1s across the organization. You're all set!
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In the past 4 weeks, how reliable has your 1:1 schedule been (i.e., meetings happening as planned without cancellations)?
Q09
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In your recent 1:1s (past 4 weeks), how often did your manager provide actionable feedback on your work?
Q10
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How are action items from your 1:1s usually tracked? Select all that apply.
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Think about a recent 1:1 (past 4 weeks) that worked well. What made it effective?
Q12
Multiple Choice
Are you a people manager?
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In the past 4 weeks, the typical length of my 1:1 meetings was sufficient to cover my priorities.
Q14
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In your recent 1:1s (past 4 weeks), how often did your manager discuss your growth or career development?
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In the past 4 weeks, my manager and I reviewed progress on previous action items during our 1:1s.
Q16
AI Interview
We'd love to learn more about your 1:1 experience. An AI moderator will ask a couple of follow-up questions based on your earlier responses.
Q17
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How long have you been at the company?
Q18
Multiple Choice
Which coaching formats are most useful to you in 1:1s? Select all that apply.
Q19
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describe how your 1:1 time was primarily spent in the past 4 weeks? Select up to 3.
Q20
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Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or suggestions about your 1:1 experience.
Q21
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If you are a people manager, how many direct reports do you typically meet with in 1:1s?
Q22
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What is your primary work arrangement?
What’s included
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