[kxrm]

I choose to drive the agenda, so bring one to the meeting. I also tend to avoid detailed technical discussions or blockers, that is what stand-up is for.

Areas of topics I focus on:

* Opportunity for Personal Growth

* Feedback on complex dynamics within my team or company

* Market opportunities for product (if relevant)

* Overall Engineering strategy

After my agenda is complete, then the manager can bring up items they feel are noteworthy. I generally leave half of our one-on-one open for them to drive a bit.