Managers Guide to Effective 1:1 Meetings (Udemy.com)
Essential Skills for Conducting Focused, Productive, and Meaningful 1:1 Conversations
Created by: CRFT Productions
Last updated May 2025
What you will learn
- Master the preparation steps for focused, productive 1:1 meetings.
- Learn powerful listening and questioning techniques to deepen employee engagement.
- Build stronger trust and rapport with your team through meaningful conversations.
- Structure both formal and informal 1:1s for maximum impact and clarity.
- Give clear, specific feedback and set SMART objectives that drive real progress.
- Handle emotional discussions and exit interviews confidently and professionally.
- And much much more
Course Description
Managers Guide to Effective 1:1 Meetings
Essential Skills for Conducting Focused, Productive, and Meaningful 1:1 Conversations
As a manager, you know 1:1 meetings should be one of your most powerful leadership tools — but too often, they end up rushed, awkward, or a waste of time. Sound familiar?
Imagine if every 1:1 you led built trust, boosted performance, and helped your team grow — without feeling forced or formulaic. That’s exactly what you'll learn in Managers Guide to Effective 1:1 Meetings.
This course gives you a simple, proven framework for running 1:1s that actually work. You'll master how to prepare effectively, truly listen, encourage real two-way conversation, and present yourself as a credible, supportive leader. You’ll also learn to ask powerful questions, give clear feedback using frameworks like STAR and GROW, and handle emotional conversations with confidence — even in remote or hybrid settings.
Not sure how formal or informal your check-ins should be? Struggling with what to cover? Need to make exit interviews less awkward? We've got you. From setting SMART objectives to reviewing progress and encouraging creative thinking, it’s all here.
Fiona Dewar, brings over 35 years of real-world experience in leadership development, business growth, and HR strategy. She’s helped countless managers move beyond “having meetings” to leading conversations that drive real change. Known for her practical, no-nonsense approach, Fiona focuses on what actually works — especially in fast-paced, growing organizations.
How much better would your team perform if every 1:1 helped align goals, surface issues early, and inspire action? How much time and stress could you save if your meetings were focused and meaningful?
This course isn't just about ticking a box — it's about transforming your everyday management into something that drives real results. You’ll walk away with strategies you can use immediately to create deeper connections, stronger teams, and better outcomes.
Ready to turn your 1:1s into your biggest leadership advantage? Enroll today — and start having the conversations that truly matter.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
335 Reviews
CRFT Productions
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Reviews
By Maria Alejandra Perez on 5/19/2026
Very useful course
By Fredric Mills on 2/21/2026
Awesome instructor. The material is very useful and applicable to use.
By Rajasekar M on 2/18/2026
content is good
By Herman DeSouza on 6/16/2025
Great course. The instructor was very knowledgeable and presented the material well.
By Isaiah Kenneth Omondi on 6/2/2025
I am gaining the insight on how to conduct an effective meeting
By Helen Honisett on 5/6/2025
Fiona is a mine of amazing and pragmatic tips and tricks to make us all better at leading and managing our meetings and our time. Worth every penny!
By Alistair Christie Reid on 5/5/2025
An easy to listen to module. Excellent tips and invaluable templates - any manager, regardless of experience, will find this beneficial
By Michael Harrison on 5/5/2025
This has been a thoughtful and well planned course that I’ve found very useful. Look forward to taking some of the ideas into practice. 5 stars
By Adam Doig on 5/2/2025
As a new manager I have to say this course has been really helpful for me to understand how to approach my 1 to 1 meetings. Some great practical!
By Florence McAndrew on 5/1/2025
This course includes a lot of insightful learning and techniques that I will take away and embed in my professional practice.
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Overall Score : 90 / 100












