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Manager 1-on-1 Career Conversation Guide
A structured note-taking app for managers to conduct meaningful development talks.
Most managers avoid career conversations because they think every employee just wants a promotion they cannot give them. This guide structures 1-on-1s around skill development, strength utilization, and lateral growth instead of just titles and money.
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The Energy Audit
Ask: "In the last 3 months, what tasks gave you the most energy, and what completely drained you?"
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The Lateral Growth Plan
Ask: "Instead of focusing on title changes, what is one specific skill you want to be noticeably better at 6 months from now? What project can I give you to practice that skill?"