Effective 1-on-1s Workshop

We'll help you replace status updates with conversations that move people forward.

Regular 1-on-1s are one of the highest-leverage things a leader can do. They're also one of the most consistently mishandled. In most organisations, they become status updates, complaint sessions, or just another calendar placeholder that gets cancelled when things get busy.

This workshop is built around a simple premise: effective 1-on-1s require a specific set of skills, a clear framework, and a shared understanding of what they're actually for.

We open with a real-world story. It's structured to surface the assumptions and habits that quietly undermine even well-intentioned leaders. From there, we move through the session in a way that's practical rather than theoretical.

You'll leave with:

A clear model for thinking about the different purposes a 1-on-1 can serve, and how often each type should be happening.
A set of three principles that distinguish genuinely useful 1-on-1s from ones that just feel useful.
Concrete tools for structuring your sessions, managing the agenda over time, and tracking what's being covered.
A framework for establishing mutual accountability with your direct reports from the outset.
Strategies for handling scenarios that don't have clean answers.

Bonus: Agile Growth Plans

All participants receive our guide to Agile Growth Plans: a lightweight format for building focused, action-oriented development plans that are useful between sessions.

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There were so many great and practical tips and great frameworks. I am used to doing more roleplaying in training, which can feel a bit unnatural, but this workshop was set up for discussing things in small groups. The things I most valued were learning about the different things you can discuss during your 1-on-1s and how to focus the conversations. It was very practical, fun, with easy-to-use frameworks and great facilitators. You might think it is basic (having 1-on-1s), but it is something we do without much thought, and having guidance on it adds a lot of value.

Irene V. - HR Director - Newzoo B.V.

This workshop provided a valuable and fresh perspective on conducting effective one-on-one meetings. The workshop provided numerous tools that I can readily apply in the future, prompting me to consider innovative ways to better coach my direct reports. The facilitators created a comfortable learning environment and were adept at answering all questions posed to them. I particularly valued the abundance of actionable insights and practical suggestions for enhancing my current practices. I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone seeking a fresh perspective on conducting valuable one-on-one meetings that can significantly improve their current approach.

Guilherme F. - Market Intelligence Mgr - Newzoo

This was the best training experience for 1:1s. There is so much information out there, and this helped bring it all together coherently. It covered topics extremely well, at a good pace, and the interactive exercises were helpful for learning. The vulnerability discussion was validating. The accountability lists and growth plan will be super helpful for my team. The workshop was entertaining as well as informative. I expected two hours of rules and role-playing, and it was completely different; I would love for you to run all of our leadership sessions!

Jessica N. - Head of Proposals - EmpiRx Health