The following are examples of questions you could incorporate into your one-on-one meetings to spark meaningful and productive conversations.
Engagement & Recognition
- What talents, skills, or interests do you have that you would like to use more?
- What do you find most rewarding about your current role?
- What part of your work energizes you?
- What are you passionate about in your role?
- Do you feel challenged enough in your current role?
- How can we better recognize your contributions to our team and the university?
- What accomplishments or successes are you proud of?
Professional & Career Development
- What types of training or development opportunities most interest you?
- Are there any specific skills, abilities, or knowledge that you would like to enhance?
- What can I do to help you grow as a professional?
- What are your long-term career goals?
General Check-in
- What are your top three priorities for next month?
- What is the one thing that you are working on that is stressing you now?
- How is your current project progressing?
- Do you have any questions or concerns about any of the activities/projects you are working on?
- How can I support you in achieving your goals?
- Are there any bottlenecks that are stopping you from getting work completed? How can I help?
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Do you have any suggestions for enhancing how our team works, communicates and collaborates?
- How would you describe our team culture? What can I do to enhance it?
- Is there anything that is concerning you about our work environment?
Feedback
- What feedback do you have for me?
- Is there anything I can do to give you more guidance/support?
- Is there anything you are currently struggling with that I can help you work through?
- We haven’t been able to meet this project milestone, let’s work together to figure it out.
Workload & Well-being
- How would you describe your workload currently?
- What are your top priorities, and are there any tasks or projects that we may need to reprioritize?
- Are there any activities/projects that are taking longer than planned?
- Are there any specific deadlines or milestones that you are concerned about?
- During this challenging time, what steps are you taking to prioritize your mental health?