# Exit Interview Template

Purpose: A candid offboarding conversation to understand why an employee is leaving, capture honest feedback, and identify changes that reduce future turnover.

- Duration: 45 minutes
- Cadence: As needed (during offboarding)
- Participants: Departing employee and a neutral interviewer

## Agenda

- [ ] Set context and confidentiality (5 min)
- [ ] Why they are leaving (12 min)
- [ ] Experience and culture (12 min)
- [ ] Advice and improvements (10 min)
- [ ] Close on good terms (6 min)

## Questions to ask

- What is the real reason you decided to leave?
- When did you first start thinking about leaving, and why?
- What did you enjoy most, and least, about working here?
- How would you describe the culture to a friend?
- What should we change for the person who fills your role?
- Is there anything that could have made you stay?

## Action items

- Owner: __________  Action: __________  Due: __________
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- Owner: __________  Action: __________  Due: __________

Free template from OrgTP. Adapt or run it live at orgtp.com/templates/exit-interview-meeting