The Power of 1:1s training

Five microlessons, each under 5 minutes, on getting more from 1:1s, from a simple structure and common mistakes to coaching questions and clearer feedback.

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About this course

What the The Power of 1:1s course covers

This course covers 1:1 meetings in five microlessons, each under 5 minutes. It's built for managers who want their 1:1s to build trust, and covers a simple structure for 1:1s, the mistakes to avoid, open coaching questions and a clearer alternative to the compliment sandwich.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Structure 1:1 meetings with a clear three-step framework
  • Spot and avoid common mistakes in 1:1s
  • Build trust through consistent, meaningful 1:1s
  • Ask better questions as a leader and coach
  • Move from managing to coaching with powerful questions
  • Replace the compliment sandwich with clearer feedback
Course contents

5 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1Welcome to The Power of 1:1s
2Structure of 1:1s
3The Importance of One-On-One Meetings With Your Team
4Mastering The Power of Questions in Leadership & Coaching
5Stop Serving Compliment Sandwiches

  1. Welcome to The Power of 1:1s: What this course covers, from structuring 1:1s to coaching.
  2. Structure of 1:1s: A simple structure for 1:1s: expectations, feedback and growth.
  3. The Importance of One-On-One Meetings With Your Team: Common 1:1 mistakes, and why consistency builds trust.
  4. Mastering The Power of Questions in Leadership & Coaching: The types of questions that help people think for themselves.
  5. Stop Serving Compliment Sandwiches: Why the compliment sandwich fails, and a clearer way to give feedback.
Audience

Who should take this course

Who it's for

  • New managers starting regular 1:1s
  • Managers who want their 1:1s to build trust
  • Team leads moving from managing to coaching
How it runs in 5Mins

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  • EnrollAuto-enroll

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  • RemindReminders

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  • ReportTeam Progress Email

    Managers get a regular email with their team's overdue courses and courses due in the next 30 days.

  • EngagePoints and streaks

    Points, streaks and leaderboards keep people coming back to finish.

  • TrackReporting & Insights

    See who has started, finished or is overdue, by person and by team.

Customer stories

Teams that build better leaders with 5Mins

People and L&D leaders on what changed when they moved their leadership training to 5Mins. Pick a team to see what changed.

LeadershipLeadership Development Food technology 20

training days saved across the first-time manager cohort

  • 13 first-time managers trained
  • 1 hour a fortnight, instead of half-day sessions

Getting every manager into a three-hour session was near impossible, so we flipped it: bite-sized lessons first, then one hour together every two weeks. Our managers now bring me solutions, not problems.

Debra SymeDebra SymeChief People Officer, Ivy Farm
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LeadershipLeadership Development SaaS 83%

less leadership training time, from 24 hours to 4 hours a quarter

  • 100% voluntary retention
  • Zero drop-offs from the program

Switching to 5Mins cut our online training time from 24 hours to 4 per quarter, and our live sessions got better. We kept 100% voluntary retention and saw zero drop-offs.

Scott BrinkmeyerScott BrinkmeyerLearning and Development Manager, Channable
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LeadershipLeadership Development MedTech, 45,000+ employees 50%

shorter program, from 5 months to under 3

  • 4.4/5 program rating from participants
  • 2 weeks between modules, instead of a month

5Mins was the missing piece in our global HR program. Releasing a module every two weeks instead of every month cut the program from five months to just under three, without losing quality.

Talwinder SinghTalwinder SinghAssociate Director, Org and Capability, Greater Asia, BD
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Questions about The Power of 1:1s training

How long is The Power of 1:1s course?

It's made up of 5 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

What does the course cover?

A simple structure for 1:1s, common mistakes to avoid, building trust through consistent 1:1s, open coaching questions and replacing the compliment sandwich.

Who should take The Power of 1:1s training?

New managers starting 1:1s, and managers who want their 1:1s to feel less like status updates.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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