Do you have one-on-ones with your direct manager? What do you talk about? I’m early in my career, but always struggling with having productive meetings and feeling like my manager and I have somewhat of a relationship.

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I create an meeting agenda, usually beginning with small talk and then go into items I want to discuss

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I have Bi weekly 1on1’s with my manager. Quarterly skip level meetings where her manager. Lastly monthly or as need meetings with my mentor. All are very beneficial for career growth. The conversation should be centered around progression but it shouldn’t hurt to personable (life, hobbies, interest) either. Everyone works for a reason and it’s helpful for people to understand the why behind you. Motivators to pull and areas to improve to push. If you have a healthy work relationship with all parties involve they will benefit as much as you!

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