1 to 1s

"1:1s are arguably one of the most critical meeting types for the success of team members, managers, coaches, teams, and organizations. The best managers recognize that 1:1s are not an add-on to their role as a manager. Conducting 1:1s successfully are foundational to being a manager"

Steven Rogelberg

One-to-one meetings (1:1s) are a standard part of leadership and management, yet their profound impact on individuals, teams, and the wider organisation is often underestimated.

Highly effective 1:1s can significantly boost productivity, achievement, mindset, and culture.

I've extensively explored the vital role effective 1:1s play in personal and professional development and organisational culture.

My experience includes working with various organisations to develop their 1:1 approaches and structures, leading line manager development sessions, and even conducting 1:1s for senior leaders.

At Beyond the Box Coaching and Consulting, we offer a range of consulting packages and services designed to help your organisation develop highly effective 1:1s and ensure even top leaders benefit from regular, impactful sessions.

Step 1: Laying the Foundation for Effective 1:1s

The cornerstone of highly effective one-to-one meetings (1:1s) is a robust and clear structure. Establishing a well-defined approach, complete with relevant guidance, supporting documents, and a shared vision for these meetings, sets the essential groundwork for success.

I'll partner with senior leaders, managing directors, or other key stakeholders within your organisation to develop this crucial structure, vision, and approach. This typically involves a half-day workshop, which can be conducted online or face-to-face, depending on your preference.

Following the workshop, I'll draft the essential documents and paperwork for your organisation to adopt. These resources, provided in Microsoft Word format, will be tailored to support and enhance your 1:1 process.

Our sessions typically cover key elements such as:

The purpose of 1:1s
Ideal duration and frequency
The roles and expectations of both the line manager and direct report
Associated paperwork and reporting mechanisms
Effective style and approach to conducting 1:1s
The core content to be discussed

Ultimately, our goal is to ensure your 1:1 approach and structure seamlessly integrate with your organisation's purpose, values, and ethos, not only aligning with them but actively driving them forward.

Workshops and associated document production start from £550.00.

Step 2: Empowering your Leaders: Line Manager Development Programme

Having a strong structure and strategy for 1:1s is step 1.

Ensuring all line managers are knowledgeable, engaged and applying the agreed approach and strategy is step 2...

Once your organisation's 1:1 strategy, approach, and structure are in place, it's crucial to equip your line managers with the skills to confidently implement them. This ensures the intended impact of your new 1:1 framework is fully realised across the organisation.

I will design and lead a series of tailored development sessions for your line managers, utilising the specific documentation and insights gathered during our initial workshop. These sessions can be delivered either online or face-to-face, depending on your preference.

Working collaboratively, we'll create a bespoke 1:1 development program that supports the facilitation of highly effective 1:1s. Sessions may include:

Leading Effective 1:1s: An introduction to your organization's specific 1:1 structure and approach.
The importance of recognition and gratitude.
Developing effective listening skills.
Asking powerful questions to drive insight and action.
Positively leading difficult and important conversations.

For ongoing support, there's an option to have each session recorded as an MP4. This creates valuable on-demand online development for any new line managers who join your organisation after the initial programme.

Each development programme is custom-designed to your organisational needs and priced on an individual basis.

1:1s for those leading the team or organisation

We all benefit from dedicated one-to-one discussions, and while developing a robust 1:1 strategy for an organisation can be transformative, a common oversight often emerges: senior leaders, managing directors, and executives frequently miss out on the very 1:1s designed to benefit their teams. Simply put, there's often no one available to lead these crucial conversations for them.

Having witnessed the profound positive impact of structured 1:1s on organisational culture and ethos, I noticed this gap. As a result, I've been asked to step into this role for numerous top leaders, and I'm now offering this direct service to you.

Utilising the very process we might design for your organisation, I'll work with you to lead your regular 1:1 sessions—whether they are monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly. This provides you with a dedicated, confidential space to reflect, celebrate achievements, set clear targets, consider development needs, and be held constructively accountable.

Pricing for One-Hour 1:1 Sessions:

Quarterly 1:1s (4 sessions per year): £625
Bi-Monthly 1:1s (6 sessions per year): £940
Monthly 1:1s (12 sessions per year): £1800

Would you like to explore how these executive 1:1s could specifically support your leadership role?

Testimonials

Catherine’s work with the leadership team to develop an effective 1:1 culture has brought significant change across the whole staff team. This has become a celebrated and embedded approach, with staff at all levels engaging with the process and feeling more empowered.