The Manager's Guide to Effective One on One Meetings

One on one meetings don't have the best reputation. They're rarely structured and often don't feel very productive or rewarding.  As a result, many managers end up dreading their one on one meetings, or not holding them at all.  Yet one on ones are crucial to making your employees feel valued, giving them a space work through problems with their manager, give and receive feedback, and grow and develop their career.  As a manager, you might be wondering how you can make your one on ones more productive, more structured, and more rewarding, for both yourself and your employees, but don't know where to start.

In this course, the Udemy Learning and Development team shares frameworks and strategies, as well as tools and resources you can use to make your one on ones not only effective, but excellent. 

In "The Manager's Guide to Effective One on One Meetings," you will gain: 

• An understanding of the different types of one on ones and their purpose.
• Concrete tools and tips that you can implement in your one on ones today.
• Worksheets that you can use with your direct reports to help them with their day-to-day projects and career development.
• Frameworks to make it easier to give feedback to your employees.

Holding effective one on ones is a crucial management skill that makes your team more productive in reaching company goals, and each of your team members more happy in their day-to-day work.

In this course, you will not only hear best practices for holding one on ones from Udemy's Head of Learning & Development, Shelley Osborne, but also get tactical tips from some of Udemy's best managers. 

We're thrilled to invite you to be a part of this engaging online training! 

--- **Overview of Course "Effective One-on-Ones"** The course "Effective One-on-Ones" has been highly rated by its participants, with a global rating of 4.51 and all recent reviews being positive. The course is well-received for its practical insights, valuable resources, and the participation of experienced managers who share their real-world experiences. **Pros:** - **Comprehensive Content:** Participants have found the course to be condensed and informative, offering a mix of lectures and managerial insights that are both valuable and applicable in their roles. - **Real-World Application:** The strategies discussed in the course are described as "straight to the point," with several handouts and additional resources provided for easy reference. - **Structured Approach to Feedback:** The course has structured participants' thinking around feedback, particularly for different types of one-on-ones and handling teams across various time zones. - **Practical Tips and Techniques:** The tips provided are deemed actionable and effective in enhancing the productivity of one-on-one meetings with team members. - **Diverse Perspectives:** The course features multiple viewpoints, making it a rich learning experience as participants get to see different approaches to management. - **Practical Tools and Methods:** Participants appreciate the rubrics and structures that reinforce the learning process, making the adopted strategies easier to implement. - **Relevance for Different Levels of Experience:** The course is beneficial both for seasoned managers who want to refine their skills and for new managers seeking guidance in their roles. - **Positive Impact on Personal Growth:** Many users report that the course has significantly improved their approach to one-on-ones, career planning, and overall leadership effectiveness. - **Ease of Understanding:** The course material is presented in an easy-to-digest format, making it accessible to managers with varying levels of experience. **Cons:** - **Limited Focus on Virtual One-on-Ones:** A few participants have noted that they would have appreciated more content specifically addressing virtual one-on-ones, especially when dealing with significant time zone differences. - **Cultural Representation:** There is a concern regarding the representation of Black managers in the course content, suggesting a need for more diverse perspectives. - **Specificity to Role and Responsibilities:** While the course is valuable, some participants indicate that certain content did not directly apply to their specific team situations or roles. **Course Experience Summary:** The "Effective One-on-Ones" course offers a wealth of practical information and resources that are highly beneficial for managers at all levels. The course's success lies in its ability to present actionable strategies and provide real-world examples, which participants can easily apply to their management practices. Although some areas could be improved upon, such as addressing virtual one-on-one dynamics more explicitly and ensuring a wider representation of managerial experiences, the course remains an outstanding resource for managers looking to enhance their one-on-one meetings and leadership skills. The positive feedback from participants underscores its effectiveness in equipping managers with the tools they need to foster effective communication and growth within their teams.