Continuum
A local macOS app for managers to record one-on-one observations and track long-term changes in direct reports
About Continuum
Continuum is a private macOS app for managers and team leads. After each one-on-one or event, you can record observations about direct reports in your own words and place them in continuously updated individual threads. The app supports marking signals such as ownership, momentum, and pressure and their direction, lets signals decay over time at the configured rate, and prompts you to review someone first when you open it. Data is stored locally on the Mac and is not shared with the team or systems.
Best for
Best use cases
Record observations after one-on-ones
Add observations about a direct report after an event
Review progress before performance reviews
Track changes in direct reports over time
Compare before choosing
The official comparison page says Continuum is a private record visible only to managers and tracks how judgments change over months; most one-on-one tools, by contrast, share information with the team or company.
Features
Private local notes
Store a manager's observations about each direct report locally on the Mac.
Continuous change tracking
As entries accumulate, track how a manager's judgment about a person changes.
Signal marking and decay
Mark ownership, momentum, pressure, and direction, and let them decay at the configured rate.
Priority review prompts
When the app opens, prompt you to see who to review first.
Pros
- Data is stored locally on the Mac
- Uses natural language for notes without relying on scores
- Set signal decay at your own pace
Cons
- No account or sync features; data remains on the local machine