OTO

A topic bank for real conversations

OTO gives managers a deep set of prompts and themes so 1:1s never start from scratch. Pick a focus, choose questions, and run the meeting with confidence.

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Evidence

Research-backed proof points

We ground OTO's approach in management and meeting research.

Sources are linked below.

1 Proof point

Gallup estimates managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement, making manager enablement a high-leverage People Ops lever.

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2 Proof point

Research on 1:1s finds agendas created in advance or at the start are tied to higher meeting value, especially when the direct report helps shape it.

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3 Proof point

Microsoft reports weekly meeting time for the average Teams user increased 252% since February 2020, raising the bar for lightweight prep and structure.

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Sources

  1. Gallup: Employees Want a Lot More From Their Managers
  2. Oxford Academic: Do These Meetings Need an Agenda? (Glad We Met)
  3. Microsoft Work Trend Index 2022: weekly meeting time up 252% since February 2020

By theme

Growth, feedback, alignment, wellbeing, and career development.

By moment

Onboarding, tough conversations, performance check-ins, and transitions.

By role

First-time managers, senior ICs, and cross-functional leads.

Example prompts

  • What is one thing I can remove to make your work easier?
  • What is the biggest risk to your goals right now?
  • Where do you want more clarity or context?
  • What should we follow up on before our next 1:1?

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