| Summary: | 1:1s can be a challenge for managers and direct reports due to a lack of structure, emergent trust, or meaningful action inspired by the meetings. This course teaches managers the fundamentals of effective 1:1s and shows them how by implementing specific, recommended practices they can enhance communication, collaboration, and trust on their teams. The course is divided into 2 parts covering the following topics: 1) the fundamentals of 1:1s: what they are, why they matter, and their the benefits; 2) Recommended practices for how to structure the time; 3) How to evaluate 1:1s, including challenges and pitfalls; 4) A successful case study showing how they help improve teams, including bonus tips for engineers managing up. What you'll learn and how you can apply it How to structure the 1:1 meeting to enhance communication and collaboration with their direct report Specifics around scheduling, timing, cadence, how to prepare, how to follow-up, and the kinds of questions to ask Articulate to direct reports how this change in structure will benefit both of them, and the team How to reflect on and evaluate their use of the 1:1s with specific questions based on their experience This course is for you because... You're an engineering manager interested in learning how to structure 1:1 meetings so that they are an effective use of your time and your engineer's time You're an engineer interested in learning how to effectively prepare for your meeting with your manager/how to manage up You want to improve your communication, collaboration, and organization skills You want to use 1:1s to ensure that you are discussing and taking action on the team's most important priorities
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