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How to Create a 1-on-1 with Your Direct Report and Use Private Notes

Last updated on Nov 26, 2025

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1. Manager–Direct Report View

Here we can see that Carlos is the manager and Rishita is his direct report

Manager–Direct Report View

2. Accessing the 1-on-1 Module

To create a new 1-on-1 meeting, navigate to the 1-on-1 module from the left navigation bar

Accessing the 1-on-1 Module

3. Options for Creating a 1-on-1

Here, you will see two options: you can either add events directly from your calendar or create a new 1-on-1 within the tool. In this example, we are selecting “Create a New 1-on-1” to schedule the meeting directly from the platform

Options for Creating a 1-on-1

4. Selecting the Employee and Scheduling the 1-on-1

Once you choose to create a new 1-on-1, you can select the employee you want to meet with. In this case, we are selecting Rishita, the direct report. Then choose the date, time, and duration of the meeting, and click Create to schedule it

Selecting the Employee and Scheduling the 1-on-1

5. Shared Notes and Action Items

After creating the 1-on-1, you’ll see the Shared Notes space. Both you and your direct report can add talking points and action items here. Anything added in this section is visible to both participants

Shared Notes and Action Items

6. Using Private Notes

If you scroll down, you will find the Private Notes section. This is where you can document your personal notes or observations during the 1-on-1. These notes are strictly private and visible only to you

Using Private Notes

7. Adding Notes Across Multiple 1-on-1s

You can continue adding private notes over time, even across multiple 1-on-1 meetings with the same direct report

Adding Notes Across Multiple 1-on-1s

8. Viewing Scheduled 1-on-1s

If the 1-on-1 you created is scheduled for a future date, it will appear under the Later tab in the 1-on-1 module. You will see the direct report’s name, along with the scheduled date and time of the meeting

Viewing Scheduled 1-on-1s