Learn how to run your first oneonone with a new direct report, what to ask, and some free templates to get the agenda right. Coaching direct reports between meetings is just as critical to their success as the meeting themselves.A comprehensive guide to starting with one on one meetings, including free templates and recommended questions. The first few meetings, just let the direct have as much time as they need. Focus on building discourse and trust. 1. Set up individual meetings with your five direct reports. I try to keep it somewhat casual and try build trust with my reports. Taking in issues or blockers they are experiencing on their respective projects and such. Here's how to approach that first meeting. I'll walk through what you should be thinking about, some things you can say, and some questions you can ask.