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# Running 1:1s on Windmill

> Customer-facing announcement template for introducing Windmill 1:1s to your team — what to expect from Windy, how prep works, and how meetings are detected.

Windmill’s 1:1 feature is designed to be more connected, contextual, and proactive by meeting people where they already work (Slack) and by surfacing the right information at the right time. Windy (Windmill’s AI agent) automatically detects 1:1 meetings from your calendar and surfaces work context from business apps like Google Workspace and Slack.

You’ll receive a Slack message from Windy before each 1:1 to help you prepare. You can jot down notes or agenda items directly in Slack or in the Windmill platform, and after each meeting, your notes and action items will be saved automatically so you can easily follow up.

This will make check-ins between managers and their direct reports more effective and help participants come prepared, while ensuring a lightweight process. Context from your 1:1s will be resurfaced for you when writing your self and manager reviews in your next performance cycle.

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### **For Managers & Employees**

* **1:1s are automatically detected** from your calendar. No manual setup.
* **Windy (via Slack)** will prompt both parties ahead of each meeting to add agenda items or updates. Here’s an [<u>article</u>](https://help.gowindmill.com/features/1-on-1s#configuring-1%3A1-prep) walking through how to configure 1:1 cadence and discussion questions. Windy will also [<u>suggest topics</u>](https://help.gowindmill.com/features/1-on-1s#suggested-topics), which you can add to the agenda with a single click.
* Everyone has access to a **[Catch Me Up](https://help.gowindmill.com/features/1-on-1s/catch-me-up)** section with the relevant details about the person they're meeting. This will surface [<u>weekly recaps</u>](https://help.gowindmill.com/features/recaps) of employee activities, [<u>feedback</u>](https://help.gowindmill.com/features/continuous-feedback) the employee has given or received, and any relevant Windy interactions.
* **Shared agendas and notes** are visible and editable directly in Windmill.
* You can also leave **Private Notes** about anyone on your team in Windmill, perfect for reminders, coaching thoughts, or development areas you don’t want in shared 1:1 notes. Here’s a [<u>Loom</u>](https://www.loom.com/share/2837a1a852af45d08f2796fcff5f0b61) video on how to use private notes.
* Any **Zoom or Google Meet recording** will be summarized into key takeaways and action items.
* You can **add, edit, or view notes directly in Slack** or the Windmill platform anytime. See [<u>here</u>](https://www.loom.com/share/20a8beade551445b8f90790bc86f5871) for the list of Slack Shortcuts to easily capture context without leaving the conversation.
* You can also **import existing 1:1 notes** from tools like Google Docs and Notion directly into Windmill. Once imported, your notes become fast, searchable, and fully integrated into your workflow, showing up in performance reviews and accessible right from Slack via Windy.

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## **Key Takeaways**

* Windmill brings **1:1s into Slack**, making prep, note-taking, and follow-up easier.
* **Less manual setup:** Windmill automatically detects 1:1 meetings from your calendar and helps you prep beforehand.
* Managers will have **richer prep** before each meeting (context, recaps, and past feedback).
* Employees will have a more **engaging, structured experience** that encourages reflection and ownership.
* **Actionable insights:** Zoom/Google Meet recordings are automatically summarized with decisions and action items.

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### Support

If you have questions, please reach out to me, or to Windmill's support team at [support@gowindmill.com](mailto:support@gowindmill.com).

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### Where to Learn More

* [1:1s Overview](https://help.gowindmill.com/features/1-on-1s)
* [Private Notes](https://help.gowindmill.com/features/private-notes)
* [Talking to Windy](https://help.gowindmill.com/windy/talking-to-windy)
* [Slack Shortcuts](https://www.loom.com/share/20a8beade551445b8f90790bc86f5871)
* [Catch Me Up](https://help.gowindmill.com/features/1-on-1s/catch-me-up)
* [Importing 1:1 Notes from Google or Notion](https://www.loom.com/share/47de48e191e84e278120b2ade65a2ada)
* [Permissions and Access](https://help.gowindmill.com/permissions-and-access)
