Walk into your first 1:1s with confidence and a plan
A practical $27 mini-course for newly promoted managers with little or no formal training who want to lead their first team conversations with confidence, clarity, and care.
You were promoted because people see leadership potential in you. But that does not mean anyone showed you how to run a good 1:1.
This mini-course will help you prepare for your first round of 1:1 meetings with your team, so you know what to ask, what to listen for, how to respond, and leave with a clear plan of action.
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Price when available: $27
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Know what to ask
Get simple, useful questions for your first 1:1s, so you are not guessing or filling the time with small talk.
Know how to respond
Learn how to handle common answers, concerns, silence, uncertainty, and unexpected feedback without freezing.
Know what to do next
Turn each conversation into clear follow-up, priorities, and next steps for you, your team member, and your senior leader.
Be ready for your first round of 1:1s
If you're excited about becoming a manager, but nervous because no one has shown you what good looks like, this mini-course gives you a practical starting point.
You'll learn how to open the conversation well, ask questions that help you understand your team faster, and leave each 1:1 with useful notes and a simple plan.
