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What should I talk about in 1:1's?
I don't really know what to say to my manager in 1:1's. With nothing to talk about, we end up just doing a deeper dive of my standup. I will sometimes ask about the business, but this doesn't seem like it's helping me that much. I'll typically hear something that's being messaged from leadership.
But I do feel like 1:1's are an important part of career progression. I hear about how people use them to get guidance and make adjustments to their career.
How do I do this?
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safebutunsafe21Solution Architect
This is a good list. But is a defensive list. I would say that 1:1s are the time to show off. You can't show off in team meetings, it comes off gross. But here, you can. Think of these as a build up to your final show off in the performance evaluation phase. So use it appropriately to show off your positives to help build your brand with your supervisor.
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