One-to-ones are the key to employee engagement. Research shows that regular meetings with managers triple the likelihood of job engagement. However, poorly conducted one-to-ones can drain resources and become a burden for teams. In this workshop, participants will gain practical tools to skillfully prepare for one-to-one meetings, build rapport, conduct performance conversations, and deliver developmental coaching. By the end of the workshop, participants will have the essential tools to use their one-to-ones to drive engagement, development, and accountability.
Prepare for their 1-2-1s using a pre-meeting checklist
Master a communication formula to deepen small-talk and connection effectively
Co-create and coach developmental plans
Dr. McKendree Hickory is the Head of Coaching at NextArrow where she works with leaders across industries to help them identify their potential, remove blockers to performance and unlock their team's potential. She was formerly the Head of Facilitation at LifeLabs Learning where she led the strategy, development and direction of the facilitation team. She has a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology, with a research focus on conviction, women’s leadership development, and developmental experiences in the workplace. She has delivered leadership training at over 300 companies and led learning and development at the fully remote company, InVision.
