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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

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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

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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.

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Instructor Details

CRFT Productions

At CRFT Productions we create high-quality business educational video content for the largest e-learning platforms in the world. Covering a wide range of business niches presented by international instructors - we always offer the highest quality of filming, production and expertise. Get in touch if you'd like us to produce your courses or if you'd like to suggest new niches.

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Reviews

4.5

335 ratings on Udemy

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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