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There are few things that are better than a direct report who can manage up.
Why? Because your manager will see you as someone who is self-sufficient, capable, and initiative-geared. The less work you cause your manager to do, the more they will want to support you.
This template will help you plan your 1-1s for success.
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List the things your exec has offloaded to you here, in order of most important to least important. Specify deadlines.
| For Exec | For Ops |
|---|---|
| Priority #1 | List the actions you will do here to advance your exec to the goal they’ve written to the left. |
| Priority #2 | List the actions you will do here to advance your exec to the goal they’ve written to the left. |
| Priority #3 | List the actions you will do here to advance your exec to the goal they’ve written to the left. |
Make screenshots of all calendar events from the last 1-1 to today’s 1-1s. Screenshot any relevant communication as well. Push for next action items.
Write any questions you have here that are blockers. Make a list so they can answer everything quickly.