How we do efficient one on one at Qoala

Vivek Nayyar
3 min readFeb 15, 2023
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At Qoala, we understand the importance of regular 1:1 meetings between managers and engineers. These meetings provide an opportunity for engineers to discuss their progress, goals, and any challenges they may be facing with their manager or the organisation. They also serve as an important tool for career development and growth within the company.

One of the key aspects of our 1:1 meetings is relationship building and habit formation. A big part of a 1:1 comes from the subjectivity of the discussion. When individuals feel comfortable and their evolution within the company is great, they tend to open up more and the discussion can be more holistic with enough context and empathy.

Some questions that are part of our 1:1 are:

  1. How are you feeling working at Qoala?

2. Did you feel over worked or under worked in the last sprint?

3. What’s top of mind for the coming week?

4. Anything right now that is slowing you down or blocking you?

5. Is there an area/project/skill where you’d like any feedback?

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