1 on 1
A shared space for manager–employee 1:1 meetings — with agenda notes, private notes, and AI-generated monthly summaries.
What is it?
The 1 on 1 feature gives managers and employees a dedicated, persistent space to collaborate before, during, and after their recurring check-ins. Both parties can add shared talking points, keep private notes only they can see, and review AI-generated monthly summaries that track progress over time.
Regular 1:1s are the single highest-leverage activity for employee engagement and retention. Branco makes sure those conversations are structured, tracked, and never lost.
How it works
- 👤 Manager View
- 👤 Employee View
As a manager, the 1 on 1 space lets you:
- Add shared agenda items — Prepare talking points your direct report can see before the meeting.
- Keep private notes — Jot down observations, coaching ideas, or follow-ups that only you can see.
- Review monthly summaries — AI-generated recaps highlight overall progress, achievements, and growth areas for each direct report.
- Compare over time — Use the "Compare to" button to view how summaries have changed month-over-month.
Typical workflow:
- Before the meeting, add any topics to the shared agenda.
- During the meeting, check off completed items using the "Show completed" toggle.
- After the meeting, capture any follow-ups in your private notes.
- At the end of the month, review the AI-generated summary for each report.
As an employee, the 1 on 1 space lets you:
- Add your own agenda items — Come prepared with topics you want to discuss. Your manager sees these in the shared view.
- Keep private notes — Track your own thoughts, questions, or reflections that only you can see.
- Review monthly summaries — See the AI-generated recap of your progress, achievements, and areas for growth.
Typical workflow:
- Throughout the week, add items to the shared agenda as they come up.
- During the meeting, work through the list together with your manager.
- After the meeting, capture any personal takeaways in private notes.
- Review your monthly summary to stay aligned on growth areas.
Key sections
Shared agenda & notes
The shared notes section is the core of every 1:1. Both the manager and the employee can add items using the text input at the top and clicking Add. Items can be checked off during the meeting, and you can toggle "Show completed" to keep the list clean or review what's been covered.
Shared notes are visible to both parties in the 1:1. Anything you add here, your counterpart can see.
Private notes
Each person has their own private notes section below the shared agenda. These are only visible to the person who wrote them — your manager cannot see your private notes, and you cannot see theirs.
- Pre-meeting prep and questions you want to raise
- Coaching observations (managers)
- Personal reflections after the meeting
- Follow-up reminders for yourself
Monthly AI summary
At the end of each month, Branco generates an AI-powered summary of the 1:1 relationship. Each summary includes three sections:
- Overall Progress — A high-level snapshot of how things are going.
- Achievements — Key wins and milestones from the past month.
- Growth Areas — Topics or skills to focus on going forward.
Use the "Compare to" button to view summaries side by side across months. This is a great way to spot patterns and measure progress on growth areas over time.
Getting started
- Navigate to 1 on 1 in the left sidebar.
- Add your first shared note or agenda item using the text input field.
- Add any private notes below the shared section.
- After your first full month of 1:1s, check back for your AI-generated summary.
Related features
- My Action Plan — Growth areas from 1:1 summaries often tie directly to action plan items.
- Feedback Hub — Feedback history provides context for 1:1 discussions.
- My Career — Career progress and skill gaps are natural 1:1 talking points.
- Team Objectives — Review OKR progress together during check-ins.