Bill's Framework for 1:1s and Reviews
Your title makes you a manager, your people make you a leader
Bill would start every meeting, whether it was Steve Jobs or Jeff Bezos by checking in on the personal side. This section allows you to check in on how the individual is doing personally, including their well-being, work-life balance, and any personal challenges they may be facing.
This section evaluates how well the individual is meeting the core job responsibilities. It's crucial to understand how their performance directly impacts the success of the team and company. Consider how well they achieve key objectives like sales targets, product milestones, customer satisfaction, and budget management.
Strong collaboration across departments is essential for success. This section examines the individual's ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with peers in different teams, ensuring that projects move forward smoothly and goals are aligned.
This section focuses on leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and guide a team, make tough decisions, and ensure that the team is productive and motivated. Evaluate how well the individual is mentoring their team, making hiring decisions, and driving high performance.
Innovation is key to staying competitive. This section evaluates how forward-thinking the individual is, including their ability to seek out and implement new technologies, products, and practices. Consider how they benchmark against industry standards and strive for continuous improvement.