Reesby Academy · Leadership & Management
Running Effective One-on-Ones
Turn regular check-ins into a valuable development tool.
About this course
One-on-one meetings are one of the most useful tools a manager has, because they build trust, surface problems early and support growth. This course gives you a simple structure, practical questions and habits that make your 1:1s worth the time. Six short lessons, Australian examples and one action after each lesson.
What you will be able to do
- You'll be able to plan a 1:1 with a clear purpose and a simple structure
- You'll be able to ask questions that get honest, useful answers
- You'll be able to follow up on actions and show that the meeting matters
- You'll be able to use 1:1s to support development, feedback and wellbeing
Course outline
- Purpose of the One-on-One7 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA one-on-one is a regular, private meeting between a manager and one team member. Its main purpose is to build the relationship and understanding that makes everything else easier, from feedback to performance.
- Shared Agendas That Work7 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA shared agenda makes a 1:1 focused without feeling scripted. A useful pattern is a check-in, the team member's topics, a development item and a clear close with actions.
- Balancing Updates and Growth7 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizA 1:1 is a good place to balance day-to-day updates with growth. Keep updates short so there is time for development, stretch goals and honest conversation about where the person wants to go.
- Notes, Actions and Follow-Through8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizFollow-through is what turns a good conversation into real progress. Write down actions with owners and dates, check them at the next meeting and close the loop when something is finished.
- Adapting to Each Person8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizEvery team member is different, so the same 1:1 approach will not suit everyone. Adapting to each person means noticing how they prefer to communicate, how often they want to meet and what kind of support helps them most.
- Careers & next steps8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quizRunning good 1:1s is a core skill for managers and a valuable one for many people-focused roles. This lesson maps the roles this skill leads to and how to check what they are worth.
- Final quiz and certificate10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.