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Managers’ Guide to Effective 1:1 Meetings
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3 students
Managers’ Guide to Effective 1:1 Meetings
Practical systems, scripts, & habits to run 1:1s that build trust, grow talent, & drive performance, remote or in-person
Created byPracticalGrowth Learning
Last updated 2/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Run a consistent 1:1 operating system: cadence, shared agenda, notes, and follow-through that compound over time.
- Apply coaching and feedback techniques (SBI, Radical Candor, open-ended questioning) to drive performance and growth.
- Structure high-value conversations using PPP, 10-10-10, and “Balance” models—tailored to each employee.
- Build psychological safety with active listening and empathy so reports share real issues early.
- Adapt 1:1s for remote/hybrid realities (video norms, async prep, time-zones, inclusion) without losing connection.
- Diagnose and fix common pitfalls: cancellations, status-only drift, low engagement, and tough topics.
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Course content
5 sections • 12 lectures • 1h 29m total length
Requirements
- No prior experience is required
Description
One-on-one meetings can be your most powerful leadership lever, or the easiest hour to waste. This course turns 1:1s into a repeatable system for trust, clarity, and growth. You’ll learn the skills, frameworks, and tools to lead meaningful conversations, spot issues early, coach with confidence, and keep momentum between meetings, whether your team is in-office, hybrid, or fully remote.
Across 12 bite-sized, practical lectures, you’ll move from theory to action: setting the right cadence, co-creating agendas that actually serve employees, listening for what’s said and unsaid, giving and receiving feedback without defensiveness, and following through so commitments turn into progress. You’ll also see how modern organizations—from Adobe’s Check-In model to teams at Google and Zapier—treat 1:1s as a core management behavior, not a nice-to-have.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
Design a reliable 1:1 rhythm (weekly or biweekly) that survives busy seasons and builds trust over time.
Use simple, proven structures (PPP, 10-10-10, “Balance” model) to keep conversations focused without feeling scripted.
Practice active listening and empathy to surface blockers, reduce rework, and strengthen relationships.
Give clear, balanced, and timely feedback using SBI and Radical Candor, while inviting feedback upward.
Coach for ownership and growth instead of solving everything yourself.
Co-create agendas and shared notes that capture actions, decisions, and follow-ups.
Adapt 1:1s for remote and hybrid teams (video etiquette, async prep, time-zone fairness, inclusion).
Navigate common pitfalls: cancellations, status-only chats, quiet reports, and hard conversations.
Track progress between meetings so 1:1s compound into performance and retention gains.
Borrow playbooks and templates you can plug in immediately.
By the end, you’ll have a practical, flexible system for 1:1s that your team values: consistent, human, and outcome-oriented. Expect fewer surprises, faster course corrections, stronger engagement, and a leadership habit that scales with you.
Who this course is for:
- New and aspiring managers who want a simple, repeatable 1:1 playbook.
- Experienced managers seeking to upgrade from status updates to coaching-driven conversations.
- Team leads in hybrid or remote environments who need stronger connection and clarity.
- Startup founders and functional leads (Product, Eng, Design, Marketing, Ops, CS) scaling people processes.
- HRBPs, L&D professionals, and people managers standardizing effective 1:1 practices across teams.
- Project and program leads responsible for alignment, feedback loops, and cross-functional performance.