Assembly | One-on-One Workflow — Have structured one-on-ones that build stronger teams

Doing one-on-ones pays rich dividends, but investing time can be tricky for managers who wear many hats. Without structure and organization, one-on-ones can quickly turn into a time hog. This one-on-one workflow makes it seamless to have one-on-ones that work. You can schedule the cadence and timing, add direct reports, and get a set of questions as a foundation. Customize to fit your managerial style, and voilà, you’re ready for a 1:1. The main benefits of using Assembly’s One-on-One workflow are: • Automate the process • Investing time in meeting all team members in person is an inefficient use of your time, especially when you have a full plate. Using the one-on-one workflow template allows you to automate and improve the process with the right questions, accountability, and timing. • Documenting responses for future reference (goodbye, spreadsheets 👋) • Employee responses work as valuable input when creating a roadmap for the future. But documenting responses on a spreadsheet is tedious. Using the Assembly template lets you put recording responses on autopilot. • Ask the right questions. The questions you should include in a one-on-one depend on your workflow, culture, and other factors. • Get better answers. • Eye contact during an in-person meeting can feel overwhelming. 😬 That’s why one-on-ones often remain a surface-level discussion. Your employee can be trying to answer quickly rather than thoroughly. One-on-ones should be insightful and productive, and that’s precisely what you get with this workflow.

The Assembly 1:1 workflow is one of my favorites! It helps me stay aligned with my report and manager on a weekly basis. This workflow allows us to get everything on the table before the 1:1 to ensure that we spend our time covering the most important topics and questions at hand. The increased visibility and transparency that the 1:1 flow brings increases trust and builds strong team dynamics. I highly recommend adopting this workflow for all your 1:1s!

I love using Assembly 1:1s. They've made my facetime with my peers and manager so much more valuable, and it's great to always have a record of what's on our minds week after week. I highly recommend it! A strong company culture starts with strong 1:1 relationships, and this tool helps you do just that.