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Comment on Ask HN: How do you have effective 1:1s with your manager?

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Ask questions. Questions you have about the business, about future work, about your future. Ask for mentorship, ask for things.

1:1’s are both ways. As a manager, I’m giving you the unfiltered truth and access to ask anything you wish. I also will be candid about observations I see (or perceive) to help you improve. Or I’ll forward praise I heard someone give you.

These aren’t meant to be performance reviews. They’re meant to be relationship builders. For the betterment of the team and yourself.

Next time, come prepared.

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