1:1 Conversation Prompts for Managers
A practical guide for better one-on-one conversations
1:1 meetings are one of the most effective tools managers have — but they often default to task updates or feel awkward to lead.
This free resource gives managers 36 clear, practical conversation prompts to run more meaningful 1:1s that support performance, growth, and wellbeing. Rooted in people science, these prompts are designed to cover the topics with the most impact for managers and employees while strengthening team relationships.
What’s Inside the Download:
This guide includes ready-to-use 1:1 prompts, organized around the topics managers care about most, along with practical tips for how to use them well.
Inside the guide:
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Performance and results prompts to surface wins and remove blockers
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Priorities and alignment questions to reduce confusion and competing demands
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Development and growth prompts that support learning and progression
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Feedback and improvement questions that encourage two-way dialogue
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Engagement and retention prompts to understand motivation and frustration
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Wellbeing and personal check-in questions that respect boundaries
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Manager tips to support listening, follow-up, and action
Designed to Support Continuous Feedback
When done the right way, 1:1s are more than one-off conversations — they’re part of an ongoing feedback loop.
This guide complements LutherOne’s Continuous Feedback module by helping managers bring feedback, recognition, and development conversations into their regular 1:1s. Together, the right prompts and the right tools make feedback continuous, actionable, and meaningful.