The Art And Science Of 1:1 Meetings

This one-day training program provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and implementing effective 1:1 meetings. It covers the theoretical background, practical tips, and interactive exercises to ensure participants can confidently conduct 1:1 meetings that foster collaboration, trust, and engagement within their teams. Target audience: department managers, project managers, team leads, HR specialists. Collaboration culture as the basis of teamwork • The importance of collaboration in teamwork • Building a culture of collaboration in teams • The role of face-to-face meetings in fostering collaboration Research results: Factors that determine employee engagement • An overview of key research findings on employee engagement • Factors that influence employee engagement • The link between one-to-one meetings and increased engagement One-to-one meetings as an element of building trust and engagement • The importance of trust in the workplace • How face-to-face meetings build trust and engagement • Best practices for using one-to-one meetings to build trust Organising meetings: planning, place, location • Best practices for planning one-on-one meetings • Choosing the right venue and location • Tips for keeping meetings productive and on track Categories of questions • Different types of questions for one-on-one meetings • Open vs. closed questions • Examples of effective questions for different scenarios Preparing the agenda • The importance of having an agenda for one-on-one meetings • Steps to prepare an effective agenda • Involve employees in preparing the agenda Conducting meetings: practice • Role-playing for one-to-one meetings • Feedback and discussion of the role-play • Tips for solving common problems during meetings Joint development of a plan to implement one-to-one meetings in the company • Developing an individual plan for implementing one-to-one meetings • Overcoming potential challenges • Practical tips and tricks for successful implementation