1on1 Meeting 101 for New Grad PM at Microsoft: First 30 Days

FAQ

What exact agenda should I copy for my first 1on1?
Use Priya Sharma’s 45‑minute agenda (5 min metrics, 15 min stakeholder pulse, 10 min decision log, 15 min growth). It survived the July 2023 Teams Core debrief with a 5‑0 hire vote.

How many metrics do I need to surface each week?
Three leading indicators are mandatory: DAU growth, SLA breach rate, churn‑risk score. The Bing Ads May 2024 loop rejected a candidate who only mentioned DAU.

Do I need to fill the Decision Tracker before the meeting?
No. Populate it live. The Oct 2023 Teams Core debrief penalized a candidate for pre‑filling a generic spreadsheet; the interviewers demanded a live DT‑2023‑07 entry.

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