Learn how to run your first oneonone with a new direct report, what to ask, and some free templates to get the agenda right. A comprehensive guide to starting with one on one meetings, including free templates and recommended questions.Managers often set aside 10 to 30 minutes each week to meet individually with their direct reports. Oneonone meetings are an unparalleled way for individuals to come together to share company, team, and personal updates. 1. Set up individual meetings with your five direct reports. Honestly, keep it light. Observe first and follow their lead. Oneonones appear to be a simple conversation between manager and employee, but it's much more than that. It's intimate, open-ended, and a safe place to talk. This guide is written to be a comprehensive tutorial for managers and organizational leaders on the one on one meeting, broken out into two main sections.