A guide for conducting 1:1s (Engineering Managers Edition)

Better One-On-Ones, Better Teams

I'm a strong believer that connecting at a personal level with your teammates is a catalyzer of strong work relationships that compound into better teamwork. This guide helps Engineering Managers turn routine check-ins into meaningful conversations that build stronger teams, drive growth, and unleash potential. Through years of practicing this approach across different companies and contexts, I've created a system that will help you bring out the best in your team members.

What you'll get:

A guide to shape your 1:1s, built from 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, covering:

• Building genuine human connections with your team
• Mastering both in-person and remote communication
• Creating effective feedback loops
• Fostering recognition and motivation
• Preventing burnout and supporting well-being
• Cultivating growth mindsets
• Building lasting trust and transparency

The Notion dashboard, to help you manage your team information, featuring:

• Templates for 1:1s
• Connection and follow-up tracking
• Progress and tasks management

Key benefits:

• Transform routine meetings into meaningful connections
• Build stronger, more engaged teams
• Create psychological safety and trust
• Drive sustainable growth and development
• Connect with your teammates and thrive

Perfect for:

• New engineering managers
• Remote engineering managers
• Leaders looking to building stronger connections with their teammates

Questions?

Reach out on X @karloscodes or via https://karloscodes.com