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1:1 Meeting Agenda Generator

Create structured 1:1 meeting agendas with goals, updates, and discussion topics.

Prompt

Create a 1:1 meeting agenda for a meeting with my manager. Include:

1. Meeting Objectives
   - What do I want to accomplish in this meeting?
   - What updates do I need to share?
   - What support or feedback do I need?
   - What career topics do I want to discuss?
   
2. Updates & Progress
   - Recent accomplishments and wins
   - Current projects and status
   - Blockers or challenges I'm facing
   - Metrics or results to share
   
3. Discussion Topics
   - Career development questions
   - Feedback requests (on specific work or skills)
   - Process improvements or suggestions
   - Team dynamics or collaboration topics
   - Questions about company direction or strategy
   
4. Questions for Manager
   - What do I need clarity on?
   - What decisions do I need input on?
   - What resources or support do I need?
   
5. Action Items to Review
   - Follow-up on previous action items
   - New action items to discuss
   - Timeline and priorities
   
Format as a ready-to-use agenda that I can share with my manager before the meeting.

How to use

  1. 01

    Add context before the prompt: Describe your role, recent work, and meeting goals. Example: "I'm a UX designer. Recent work: Completed design system audit. Goal: Discuss career growth and get feedback on presentation skills."

  2. 02

    If you have specific topics: List what you want to discuss. Say "Topics to include: [list topics]"

  3. 03

    If you have previous action items: Mention them. Say "Previous action items: [list items]"

  4. 04

    Paste the prompt into your preferred AI tool, like ChatGPT or Claude

  5. 05

    Review the generated agenda: Check that all important topics are covered

  6. 06

    Customize: Add or remove sections based on your needs

  7. 07

    Share with manager: Send the agenda 24 hours before the meeting

  8. 08

    Use as template: Save the structure for future 1:1s

Tips

  • Focus on 2-3 key topics per meeting to keep it productive
  • Include both tactical updates and strategic discussions
  • Prepare specific examples for feedback requests
  • Balance talking about yourself with asking about your manager and team
  • Update the agenda template based on what works best for your relationship