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Manager 1:1 Effectiveness Pulse Survey

Assesses the cadence, quality, and follow-through of manager one-on-one meetings over a 90-day period. Designed for HR and People teams seeking actionable data to improve meeting practices and manager effectiveness.

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Q1
Chat Message
Welcome to the Manager 1:1 Effectiveness Pulse. This short survey asks about your one-on-one meetings with your direct manager over the past 90 days. Your responses are completely anonymous and will be reported only in aggregate — no individual answers will be shared with your manager or leadership. Participation is voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers; we simply want your honest perspective. This survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. If you had no 1:1 meetings in this period, please select 'Not applicable' where offered.
Q2
Multiple Choice
In the past 3 months, did you have at least one scheduled 1:1 meeting with your direct manager?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not sure
Q3
Multiple Choice
How often were 1:1s with your manager typically scheduled in the past 3 months?
  • Weekly
  • Every 2 weeks
  • Monthly
  • Less often than monthly
  • 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 or less
  • 30 minutes
  • 45 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • More than 60 minutes
  • Varies significantly
  • Not applicable (no 1:1s)
Q5
Opinion Scale
In the past 3 months, how often were your scheduled 1:1s canceled or rescheduled?
Range: 1 5
Min: NeverMid: NeutralMax: Very often
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 it in advance
  • We co-create it at the start of the meeting
  • There is usually no agenda
  • Not applicable (no 1:1s)
Q7
Opinion Scale
Overall, how useful have your 1:1s been for you in the past 3 months?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all usefulMid: NeutralMax: Extremely useful
Q8
Opinion Scale
How useful have your 1:1s been for getting feedback on your work and performance?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all usefulMid: NeutralMax: Extremely useful
Q9
Opinion Scale
How useful have your 1:1s been for discussing your career growth and development?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all usefulMid: NeutralMax: Extremely useful
Q10
Opinion Scale
How useful have your 1:1s been for removing blockers or escalating issues?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all usefulMid: NeutralMax: Extremely useful
Q11
Opinion Scale
How useful have your 1:1s been for aligning on priorities and goals?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all usefulMid: NeutralMax: Extremely useful
Q12
Opinion Scale
How useful have your 1:1s been for building a stronger working relationship with your manager?
Range: 1 7
Min: Not at all usefulMid: NeutralMax: Extremely useful
Q13
Opinion Scale
My manager comes prepared to our 1:1s.
Range: 1 7
Min: Strongly disagreeMid: NeutralMax: Strongly agree
Q14
Ranking
Rank the following topics by how much time they typically receive in your 1:1s, from most time (1) to least time (5).
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Status updates and project progress
  2. Problem-solving and removing blockers
  3. Career development and growth
  4. Feedback (giving and receiving)
  5. Relationship building and well-being
Q15
Multiple Choice
How are action items from your 1:1s usually captured?
  • Shared document or tracker
  • Ticket or project tool (e.g., Jira, Asana)
  • Chat or email recap
  • Verbal agreement only
  • I capture my own notes separately
  • Not applicable (no action items typically set)
Q16
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)
Q17
Dropdown
Approximately what share of action items from your 1:1s are completed by the next meeting?
  • None (0%)
  • About 25%
  • About 50%
  • About 75%
  • Nearly all (90%+)
  • Not applicable (no action items or 1:1s)
Q18
Opinion Scale
Action items from my 1:1s are clear and specific.
Range: 1 7
Min: Strongly disagreeMid: NeutralMax: Strongly agree
Q19
Long Text
Based on your responses in this survey, what one change would make your 1:1s more valuable for you?
Max chars
Q20
AI Interview
You've shared some thoughts about your 1:1 meetings. I'd like to explore a couple of those in more depth. Can you tell me more about what's working well or what you'd most like to change about your 1:1s with your manager?
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Reference questions: 5
Q21
Multiple Choice
Which best describes your role level?
  • Individual contributor
  • People manager (manages direct reports)
  • Leads managers (manager of managers)
  • Other / Not sure
  • Prefer not to say
Q22
Dropdown
What is your primary function or department?
  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Design / UX
  • Data / Analytics
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Customer Support / Success
  • HR / People
  • Finance / Legal / Operations
  • Other
Q23
Dropdown
How long have you been at your current company?
  • Less than 3 months
  • 3–12 months
  • 1–3 years
  • 3–5 years
  • More than 5 years
  • Prefer not to say
Q24
Dropdown
How long have you reported to your current direct manager?
  • Less than 3 months
  • 3–12 months
  • 1–3 years
  • More than 3 years
  • Prefer not to say
Q25
Dropdown
What is the approximate size of the team you work with most closely (including your manager)?
  • Just me (1)
  • 2–5
  • 6–10
  • 11–20
  • 21–50
  • 51+
  • Prefer not to say
Q26
Multiple Choice
What is your primary work arrangement?
  • On-site
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
  • Prefer not to say
Q27
Dropdown
Which region best describes where you are primarily based?
  • Americas
  • EMEA
  • APAC
  • Other
  • Prefer not to say
Q28
Chat Message
Thank you for completing this survey. Your input is valuable and will be used to help improve the quality of 1:1 meetings across the organization.

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