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      1-1 Module - Conversations, Feedback, and Recognition

      The 1-1 Module is designed to facilitate meaningful, ongoing conversations between supervisors and their direct reports.

       The 1-1 Module supports creating, updating, and sharing 1-1 meeting agendas, discussing weekly plans, providing and receiving feedback, offering recognition, and collaborating on goals.

      • 🎯 Keys to a Successful 1-1 Meeting

        • Hold regular check-ins
          Best Practice: Weekly 1-1s for consistent communication and progress review.

        • Prepare in advance
          Enter an agenda before your meeting to stay focused and productive.

        • Review your direct report’s Objectives
          Help maintain forward progress and identify blockers.

        • Collaborate with purpose
          Keep the discussion centered around goals and development.

        • Keep the conversation continuous
          Check in frequently, not just during scheduled meetings.

        • Give frequent feedback
          Make feedback a regular part of your leadership practice.

      Navigating to the 1-1 Module

      1. Click the Module (Waffle) Menu in the top toolbar.

      2. Select "1-1" from the dropdown.

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      The 1-1 Tabs

      Agenda Tab

      • The Agenda is tied to the current week.

      • Add talking points or topics to guide your discussion.

      • Click the Suggestions link for conversation starters.

      • Use Inspire's AI Assistant to generate a custom agenda using your OKRs

      Tip: Utilize Inspire's AI Assistant to help you generate talking points for your 1-1 using data from your OKRs. 1:1 Use Inspire AI Assistant to generate an agenda

      Conversations

      Conversations Tab

      • Start or continue a dialogue with your supervisor or direct report.

      • Use this space to stay aligned as you work toward your goals.

      • The Suggestions link provides helpful prompts to drive deeper conversations.

      1 - Conversation

       

      TIP: Utilize the AI Assistant to help you generate talking points for your 1-1 using data from your OKRs.

      The Agenda and Conversations tabs include Suggestions links. Use the link to select prompts for agenda topics or conversations starters. Select the green + next to a suggestion to add it to your agenda or conversation. Add as many as you need.

      Feedback Tab

      • Request or provide timely, meaningful feedback — no need to wait for a formal review.

      • Frequent feedback helps evaluate progress, identify areas of improvement, and celebrate wins.

      Regular CFRs (Conversations, Feedback, Recognition) help create a culture of continuous development and accountability.

      1 - Feedback

       

      🌟 Recognition Tab

      • View and share real-time, specific recognition.

      • Empower all team members — not just managers — to recognize great work.

      • Encourages engagement, belonging, and morale across teams.

      1 - Recognition

      🧭 Conversations Per Objective

      Stay aligned by engaging directly on an objective:

      • Click into the Objective and select Conversation.

      • You can:

        • See your check-ins.

        • Start a conversation and @mention your leader with questions or updates.

        • Leaders can reply directly in the thread.

      • Notifications are sent once a message is submitted.

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      Private Notes (Supervisors Only)

      • Located within each tab (Agenda, Conversations, Feedback, Recognition).

      • Use Private Notes to document thoughts or reminders for yourself.

      • You can edit or delete notes at any time.

       

      If you have any questions about best practices with 1-1 Conversations or utilizing the 1-1 Module in Inspire, please reach out to support@inspiresoftware.com. 

      Learn more: Planning within the 1-1