People Ops-first 1:1s
Help People Ops equip new managers with a deep topic bank and guided structure so every 1:1 feels prepared, not improvised.
Start with a 10-meeting trial for one person, then extend after feedback.
Make 1:1s easy to start and easy to keep
OTO gives managers structure and People Ops consistency without adding admin work.
Topic bank that removes the blank page
Start every 1:1 with curated questions and themes. Managers spend less time prepping and more time listening.
Consistent quality across teams
People Ops can set a shared standard for 1:1s, helping new managers run meetings with confidence.
Follow-ups that stick
Capture outcomes and next steps so each meeting builds on the last.
We ground OTO's approach in management and meeting research.
Sources are linked below.
Gallup estimates managers account for at least 70% of the variance in employee engagement, making manager enablement a high-leverage People Ops lever.
SourceResearch 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.
SourceMicrosoft reports weekly meeting time for the average Teams user increased 252% since February 2020, raising the bar for lightweight prep and structure.
SourceBuild a 1:1 in minutes
1Start with a curated topic bank and ready-made templates. Managers get a solid agenda without staring at a blank page.
Topic bank + templates
Standardize 1:1 quality across teams
2People Ops can guide managers with consistent structure and question sets, so every employee gets a reliable 1:1 experience.
Org-wide consistency
Keep momentum after the meeting
3Capture outcomes and next steps so each 1:1 builds on the last. Follow-ups stay visible.
Clear next steps
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