How does this skill help with difficult conversations?

It provides a specific 'Performance Concern' template using the SBI (Situation-Behavior-Impact) format to help managers deliver direct, fair, and evidence-based feedback.

Does it provide questions for top performers?

Absolutely. It includes a specific question bank for high performers to ensure they remain challenged, adequately supported, and engaged with their work.

How often should I use the career conversation template?

The framework suggests using the career conversation template on a monthly or quarterly basis to focus on long-term growth rather than weekly tasks.

Can I use this for onboarding new team members?

Yes, the skill includes a specialized guide for the first 90 days, with specific questions tailored for week 1, month 1, and month 3.

1:1 Meeting Prep & Leadership Framework

Name: 1:1 Meeting Prep & Leadership Framework
Author: jkbennemann

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Collaboration Tools

Equips managers with structured templates, question banks, and frameworks to conduct impactful and trust-building 1:1 meetings.

The 1on1-prep skill transforms Claude into a leadership coach, helping managers move beyond surface-level status updates to facilitate meaningful professional growth. It provides specialized templates for various scenarios—including regular check-ins, quarterly career development, sensitive performance concerns, and new hire onboarding—while offering a deep library of probing questions designed to surface hidden blockers and build long-term rapport. By following these proven principles and documentation patterns, leaders can ensure their 1:1s serve as an effective early-warning system for team health and a catalyst for employee engagement.

Key Features

01Manager self-checklists and anti-pattern warnings to ensure meeting quality and consistency

02Situation-specific question banks for disengaged, overloaded, or high-performing team members

03Structured frameworks for navigating difficult conversations using the Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI) model

04Comprehensive templates for regular check-ins, career conversations, and performance reviews

05Onboarding guides with specific focus areas for a new hire's first 90 days

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Use Cases

01Facilitating quarterly career growth sessions to identify long-term aspirations and development opportunities

02Preparing a balanced agenda for a recurring weekly 1:1 that prioritizes the direct report's needs

03Scripting a sensitive performance discussion to provide clear, actionable feedback without eroding trust

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jkbennemann/leadership-skills 1on1-prep

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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