Managers Guide to Effective 1:1 Meetings

The “Launching 1:1 Company Meetings” course at Mike Pritula Academy is designed to equip HR professionals and managers with the knowledge and tools to effectively implement one-on-one meetings within their organizations. These meetings are crucial for enhancing communication, building relationships, and improving overall business performance.

What You’ll Learn:

• Importance of 1:1 Meetings: Understand why one-on-one meetings are vital for business success and how companies like Google utilize them.

• Types of 1:1 Meetings: Explore various formats, including performance management, relationship building, coaching, feedback sessions, burnout diagnosis, conflict resolution, and development discussions.

• Building Effective Relationships: Learn strategies to improve manager-employee interactions, build rapport, and enhance employee engagement.

• Coaching Techniques: Gain insights into coaching methodologies, including the GROW model, and understand when coaching is appropriate.

• Delivering Feedback: Master the art of providing effective feedback during 1:1 meetings, including techniques for constructive criticism and positive reinforcement.

• Implementing 1:1 Meetings in Your Company: Develop a business case for 1:1 meetings, calculate their ROI, present the project to top management, train executives, monitor meetings, and explore tools for automation.

Course Program:

1. Why Businesses Need 1:1 Meetings and Meeting Formats:

• The significance of 1:1 meetings.

• Various formats and their benefits.

• Determining responsibility: manager vs. HR.

• Optimal frequency and settings for meetings.

2. Types of 1:1 Meetings:

• Performance management.

• Relationship building.

• Coaching sessions.

• Feedback discussions.

• Burnout diagnosis.

• Conflict resolution.

• HR-employee meetings.

• Development-focused meetings.

3. Building Relationships:

• Enhancing manager-employee interactions.

• Building rapport.

• Boosting employee engagement.

• Making 1:1 meetings valuable for employees.

4. Coaching:

• Understanding coaching and its mechanisms.

• Google’s approach to coaching.

• Applying the GROW model.

• Identifying appropriate situations for coaching.

5. Feedback:

• Delivering effective feedback in 1:1 settings.

• Formulas for constructive feedback.

• Providing criticism without demotivation.

• Emphasizing positive feedback.

6. Implementing 1:1 Meetings in a Company:

• Preparing a business case for 1:1 meetings.

• Calculating ROI.

• Presenting the initiative to top management.

• Training executives for effective meetings.

• Monitoring and reporting on meetings.

• Exploring tools for 1:1 meeting automation.

Course Features:

• Expert Instruction: Learn from Mike Pritula, a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience in implementing effective 1:1 meeting processes.

• Flexible Learning: Access six recorded lessons at your own pace.

• Practical Application: Complete homework assignments with personalized feedback to reinforce learning.

• Interactive Community: Join a dedicated Q&A chat to discuss topics and share experiences with peers.

• Certification: Receive a diploma upon successful completion of the course, enhancing your professional credentials.

Who Should Enroll:

• HR Professionals: Individuals responsible for developing and implementing employee engagement and performance management processes.

• Managers and Team Leaders: Those seeking to improve communication, coaching, and feedback skills to enhance team performance.

• Business Owners: Entrepreneurs aiming to foster a culture of open communication and continuous improvement within their organizations.

By mastering the implementation of 1:1 meetings, you can significantly improve employee engagement, performance, and overall organizational success. Enroll now to transform your approach to employee interactions!