Prep for Your 1:1 with Your Manager | Copy-Paste AI Recipe

NextFlows Contributors

doi:nextflows.ai/recipes/prep-for-1-on-1-with-manager

⚡ TL;DR

✓ A 1:1 prep brief with wins, asks, blockers, and a suggested agenda.
✓ ~15 min setup; ~5 min before each 1:1
✓ Read-only
✓ Uses Google Calendar, Notion

Before you start

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A Mac or Windows computer where you can install Claude DesktopA free Claude account at claude.aiOptional: Google Calendar and Notion connectedOr paste bullets about your week

How to connect each app

Google Calendar
Claude Desktop → Settings → Connectors → Google Calendar → Connect → sign in with Google → Allow
Open setup help →
Notion
Claude Desktop → Settings → Connectors → Notion → Connect → pick workspace → Allow. Or paste your notes instead.
Open setup help →

Setup (15 min)

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1Install Claude Desktop: open claude.ai/download, download for Mac or Windows, install, and sign in.

2Optional: connect Calendar and Notion. Or paste your week in bullets.

330 minutes before your 1:1, paste the prompt.

4Add anything sensitive or political manually.

5Bring the brief to the meeting — on paper or screen.

The prompt

Help me prep for my 1:1 with my manager.

Meeting date: [DATE]
My notes this week:
[PASTE BULLETS — or leave blank if Calendar/Notion connected]

Give me:
- **Wins to highlight** (2–3 — outcomes, not tasks)
- **Challenges / blockers** (where I need help)
- **Asks** (decisions, feedback, or resources I need from my manager)
- **Career / growth** (one topic worth raising if time allows)
- **Suggested agenda** (15-min order if we only have 30 minutes)

Under 300 words. Bullet points.
Private — do not share or post anywhere.

Paste into Claude Desktop. Claude will use your connected apps: Google Calendar, Notion.

Expected outcome

A 1:1 prep brief with wins, asks, blockers, and a suggested agenda.

Success checklist

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Wins are outcome-focusedAsks are specific enough for my manager to act onI used the brief in my 1:1

Troubleshooting

I can't find Connectors in Claude Desktop

Cause

You may be using the website instead of the desktop app.

Solution

Download Claude Desktop from claude.ai/download. Open Settings → Connectors or Integrations.

An app won't connect

Cause

Wrong account or company requires IT approval.

Solution

Reconnect with your work account. If blocked, paste the relevant text into Claude and say "Use only what I pasted."

The output is too long or vague

Cause

The prompt needs a tighter focus.

Solution

Reply: "Shorter — bullet points only" or "Top 3 items only."