A set of questions to ask at a first one-to-one with a new direct report or new colleague.
- How are you?
- What do you like to do outside of work?
- What motivates you the most?
- What kind of projects are you most excited to - work on?
- What kind of technology are you most interested in?
- What is your preferred medium/method of communication?
- How do you prefer to receive recognition – publicly or privately?
- When is your birthday?
- What are your short, medium, and long-term career goals?
- What does success look like in the next 30 days?
- What makes you grumpy?
- How will I know when you’re grumpy?
- How can I help you when you’re grumpy?
- How can I help / What are some questions you have for me?