Talking points in 1-on-1 meetings are important conversation items that should be discussed during the 1-on-1 meeting. Before holding a 1-on-1 meeting, we recommend that both participants add talking points to guide the conversation and ensure you make the most of your time together. In this article, we'll walk you through how to add talking points to your 1-on-1 agenda directly from within your 1-on-1 agenda or in bulk from the "My 1-on-1s" list.
In this article, you will learn...
- Public V Private talking points 🔓
- How to add talking points to a 1-on-1 agenda 🧑💻
- How to add bulk talking points from the "My 1-on-1s" list 👥
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❓
Access and availability
⛔️ Required access to 1-on-1s.
👥 This article is relevant to all roles.
📦 This feature is available in the Perform, Total Platform, and Focus (legacy) pricing packages.
Tip
This article walks through how to add talking points directly from your 1-on-1 agenda or the "My 1-on-1s" list. To learn about other methods available to add talking points to your 1-on-1 agenda, check out the FAQs at the bottom of this article.
Public V Private talking points 🔓
Talking points in 1-on-1 agendas are important conversation items that should be discussed during the 1-on-1 meeting. There are two types of talking points: public and private. By default, all talking points you add are public, but you can mark them as private if desired.
- Public talking points are talking points that are visible to both 1-on-1 participants. They appear on 1-on-1 agendas with an unlocked lock to their right.
- Private talking points are talking points that are only visible to you, making them perfect for jotting down sensitive topics or notes you’d like to bring up during a 1-on-1 without the other participant seeing them beforehand. This allows you to maintain privacy while still ensuring important issues are addressed during your meeting. Private talking points appear on the 1-on-1 agenda of the person who added them with a closed lock to their right.
How to add talking points to a 1-on-1 agenda 🧑💻
- Click on 1-on-1s in 15Five's main, left-hand navigation.
- You're now on the "My 1-on-1s" list. From here, open your 1-on-1 agenda with a person by clicking on their name.
Tip
If the person you want to add a talking point with doesn't appear on your "My 1-on-1s" list, create a 1-on-1 with them.
- Click Add a new talking point or Add a private talking point at the bottom of the "Talking points" section.
- Type your talking point, adding in formatting elements or attachments when relevant.
- When you're done, click Enter on your keyboard or click out of the text box. The talking point will now be visible on the 1-on-1 agenda.
How to add bulk talking points from the "My 1-on-1s" list 👥
This section walks through how to add a custom talking point to one or more 1-on-1 agendas.
- Click on 1-on-1s in 15Five's main, left-hand navigation.
- You're now on the "My 1-on-1s" list. From here, click Add talking points in the top, right-hand corner of the page.
- Type your talking point and select the name(s) of the person or people you want to add the talking point with. Then, click Add talking points.
- Your current 1-on-1 with the person(s) will now show the talking points you added.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❓
The following additional options exist for you to add talking points to your 1-on-1 agenda:
- Items from the Talking Point Bank: Do you ever feel stuck in your 1-on-1, and wish you could browse some science-inspired questions to have more transformational conversations? Well, you're in luck! 15Five's Talking Point Bank contains science-inspired questions that you can add directly to your 1-on-1 agenda. Learn more.
- Items from Check-ins: Once you submit your Check-in, you can add items from your Check-in to your 1-on-1 agenda with your direct manager. The items will appear as talking points on your 1-on-1 agenda. Learn more.
- Items from Slack: If your company is integrated with Slack, you can add items from Slack directly to any 1-on-1 agenda. Learn more.
- Homepage Actions: The homepage in 15Five is your one-stop destination for staying on top of your most important priorities, communicating with your manager and team, and achieving your work goals with ease. When you create a discussion from your homepage, you can easily add it to your 1-on-1 agenda as a talking point. Learn more.
- AI-powered talking points: Meaningful 1-on-1s are an art and a science. Manager Copilot provides recommended talking points that incorporate best practices from Transform’s repository of manager effectiveness content while incorporating details unique to individual team members. Learn more.