Click through to read the details of your scenario. You both work at a fictitious company called Worldwide Spirits, and you’re meeting during your regularly scheduled 1:1. Keep your details private until your discussion — don’t show them to your counterpart.
Negotiate! There are no rules other than doing your best to reach a mutually agreeable conclusion. Feel free to invent more details to make this conversation more relevant for you.
Employee
You would like to discuss some bigger picture career development priorities with your manager.
Manager
You have three direct reports who you meet with every other week to discuss ongoing projects.