With Uplevel’s 1:1 Reports, we anchor key discussion questions with insightful, recent data from your team’s Uplevel dashboards, like Jira activity, PRs, Deep Work time, and burnout risk. Instead of relying on vague notions of productivity, you can utilize time-over-time comparisons to illustrate themes or patterns.

FURTHER 1:1 RESOURCES

In addition to the new comprehensive 1:1 guide, we’ve shared insights about everything from asking more thought-provoking questions to setting more valuable goals. Explore recent favorites from the Uplevel blog.

• Look upstream. Traditionally, managers focus on output, like the number of completed Jira tickets. Identify better markers of success with these four foundational metrics.

“We know that when we consider the conditions that support or block work in the first place—as opposed to looking at the work itself—we give engineers the chance to be their best.”

• Anticipate roadblocks. Impactful 1:1s start with pointed questions about the most common obstacles faced in today’s workplace. Here, we respond to four top issues.

“The best 1:1 starts before you meet.”

• Come prepared. In the absence of an agenda, 1:1s can easily turn to venting. Our co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer highlights eight ways to promote healthy discussion.

“This is a two-way conversation, and while the manager may have topics to discuss, the main focus is on what team members need.”