Prepare for 1on1 meetings using a Psychological Safety x Responsibility framework. Use when preparing for a 1on1, noticing behavioral changes, or planning a difficult conversation with a report.
Structured 1on1 preparation using the Psychological Safety x Responsibility 4-zone framework.
Core principle: 1on1 is a diagnostic tool — assess the zone first, then adapt your approach accordingly.
Scope: One member at a time. Not for team-wide assessment.
Framework details: ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/framework.md
Ask the manager (via AskUserQuestion) about recent observations:
Supplement with objective data sources from the framework reference when available.
Read the framework reference and map observations to a zone using the assessment decision flow.
Handling mixed signals: Use the dominant signal rule:
When genuinely ambiguous, start the 1on1 with open-ended questions from both candidate zones.
Read the framework reference and apply the strategy, key questions, and 1on1 approach for the assessed zone.
Output a structured 1on1 agenda:
## 1on1 Agenda: <member-name> — <date>
**Assessed zone:** <zone-name> (<Safety level> x <Responsibility level>)
**Basis:** <2-3 specific observations that led to this assessment>
### Opening (5 min)
- "<zone-appropriate opening question>"
### Core Discussion (15 min)
- "<question 1 from zone strategy>"
- "<question 2 from zone strategy>"
- "<question 3, optional>"
### Action Items
- [ ] **Manager:** <concrete action with deadline>
- [ ] **Manager:** <concrete action with deadline>
- [ ] **<member-name>:** <concrete action with deadline>
### Follow-up
- <next check-in type and timing>
- <next full 1on1 timing — shorter for Anxiety/Apathy>
Example output: see ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/framework.md (bottom section).