The Situation
Youre unsure what cadence is right and dont want to waste time or miss issues.
The Answer
Default to **weekly 30 minutes** for most team members. That cadence is frequent enough to catch issues early without becoming overhead.
Adjust based on need:
- New starters or struggling team members → **weekly (or twice weekly short check-ins)**
- Stable, experienced team members → **biweekly can work**, but only if nothing is slipping
The real value isnt the meeting itselfits the **consistency and trust** it builds. Keep a simple structure: progress, blockers, feedback (both ways), and development.
Cancel sparingly. If you cancel often, you signal that the person isnt a priority.
What to Do Next
- Set a default weekly 30-min slot for each team member
- Use a simple agenda: progress, blockers, feedback, development
- Keep notes and follow up on actions
- Adjust cadence based on performance and need
Common Mistake
Treating 1:1s as status updates instead of a space for support and feedback.
Source: First-time manager operating rhythm
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