The check-in is about stepping back regularly and giving the team member a structured channel to update his or her manager.

The day and frequency of the 1:1 meeting are set by the manager for each team member. The day before a 1:1 meeting, the team member will be notified by e-mail to answer in preparation of their conversation.

This check-in window on Popwork creates a habit and preserves these regular step back moments between managers and team members. Nevertheless, it’s possible to complete a check-in ahead of time or after its due date.

To start answering the next 1:1 meeting in advance, team members will need to click on ↑ Upcoming rituals, then Prepare on the upcoming 1:1 meeting card.

1:1 meeting answers are automatically saved as a draft after each step and it is even possible to share the 1:1 meeting in advance.

To complete a past 1:1 meeting that has been missed, team members simply have to go their Popwork workspace click on Complete late on the corresponding ritual card.