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Manager 1:1 Meeting Effectiveness Pulse Survey Template

Assess cadence, quality, and follow-up of manager one-on-ones (1:1s) over the past 90 days. Use this template to find gaps and boost meeting ROI.

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Q1
chat message
Please think about your 1:1s with your manager in the past 3 months. If you had none, select “Not applicable” where offered and continue.
Q2
multiple choice
In the past 3 months, did you have at least one 1:1 with your manager?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure
Q3
multiple choice
How often were 1:1s scheduled in the past 3 months?
  • Weekly
  • Every 2 weeks
  • Monthly
  • Less often
  • Irregular/only as needed
  • Not applicable (no 1:1s)
Q4
multiple choice
What was the typical length of your 1:1s in the past 3 months?
  • 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 45 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • More than 60 minutes
  • Varies a lot
  • Not applicable (no 1:1s)
Q5
opinion scale
In the past 3 months, how often were 1:1s canceled or rescheduled?
Q6
multiple choice
How is the agenda typically set for your 1:1s?
  • I prepare most of it
  • My manager prepares most of it
  • We co-create in advance
  • We co-create at the start
  • There’s usually no agenda
  • Not applicable (no 1:1s)
Q7
rating
Overall, how useful are your 1:1s for you?
Q8
matrix
How useful have your 1:1s been for each of the following in the past 3 months?
Q9
rating
My manager comes prepared to our 1:1s.
Q10
constant sum
Roughly how is time split in a typical 1:1? Allocate 100 points.
Q11
multiple choice
How are action items from your 1:1s usually captured?
  • Shared doc or tracker
  • Ticket/project tool (e.g., Jira, Asana)
  • Chat/email recap
  • Verbal only
  • I capture my own notes
  • Not applicable (no action items)
Q12
multiple choice
Who is primarily accountable for following up on 1:1 action items?
  • Mostly me
  • Mostly my manager
  • Shared evenly
  • It varies by item
  • We rarely set action items
  • Not applicable (no 1:1s)
Q13
dropdown
What share of action items are completed by the next 1:1?
Q14
rating
Action items from 1:1s are clear and specific.
Q15
multiple choice
Attention check: To confirm you’re paying attention, please select “I am paying attention.”
  • I am paying attention
  • I am not paying attention
Q16
multiple choice
Which best describes your role?
  • Individual contributor
  • People manager (manages direct reports)
  • Leads managers (manager of managers)
  • Other/Not sure
  • Prefer not to say
Q17
dropdown
What is your primary function?
Q18
dropdown
How long have you been at your company?
Q19
dropdown
How long have you worked with your current manager?
Q20
dropdown
Approximate team size you work with closely (including your manager)?
Q21
multiple choice
What is your primary work arrangement?
  • On-site
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
  • Prefer not to say
Q22
dropdown
Which region/time zone best describes where you primarily work?
Q23
long text
What would make your 1:1s more valuable for you?
Max 600 chars
Q24
ai interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on your 1:1 experience
AI Interview
Q25
chat message
Thank you for completing the 1:1 Effectiveness Pulse. Your input helps improve future 1:1s.

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