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Running Effective 1-1 Meetings for Engineering Managers

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This beginner-level path is designed for aspiring and current engineering managers who want to make 1-1 meetings more focused, supportive, and productive. You will practice building personal connections, checking on employee well-being, and creating space for open conversations.

You will learn how to coach employees through challenges, clarify priorities, manage project progress, and connect daily work with career aspirations. The path also covers giving constructive feedback, creating development plans, and discussing technical and professional growth.

Finally, you will explore how to recognize accomplishments with specific, genuine, and personalized appreciation. Conversational role-plays provide opportunities to apply these techniques in realistic management situations.

Syllabus

  • Build trust through personal check-ins and open conversations
  • Coach employees to identify solutions and prioritize their work
  • Monitor project progress while encouraging employee ownership
  • Align assignments and development plans with career aspirations
  • Give feedback that supports technical and professional growth
  • Recognize achievements with specific and personalized appreciation

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