Webinar Series
1-2-1s That Work
121s That Work:
Making Conversations Count
1-2-1s are your most powerful leadership tool - but are you making them work for you and your team?
1-2-1s should be the most valuable conversations you have as a leader. Yet, too often, they’re rushed, inconsistent, or end up as a checklist exercise.
Many managers struggle to make them meaningful, and team members often leave them feeling uninspired or unsupported. When done well, 1-2-1s build trust, boost engagement, and accelerate development. But too many leaders aren’t making the most of them – leading to missed opportunities, misalignment, and even disengagement.
In this interactive webinar designed specifically for managers, we’ll explore practical ways to transform your 1-2-1s into high-value conversations that support performance, motivation, and development. Drawing from insights in our Effective 1-2-1s Toolkit and practical leadership experience, we’ll share real-world strategies to ensure your 1-2-1s become the leadership superpower they should be.
Delivered live and tailored to your team’s challenges, this 90-minute session is designed to be engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking.
What You'll Gain from this Session
■ A fresh perspective on 1-2-1s – moving beyond task updates to meaningful conversations.
■ A practical framework to structure effective, engaging, and impactful 1-2-1s.
■ Strategies to avoid common pitfalls that undermine trust and performance.
■ Tools to shift from firefighting to forward-thinking leadership by using 1-2-1s more strategically.
■ Ideas to tailor your approach based on different team members’ needs and working styles.
Why Book This Webinar?
■ We tailor it to your context – A research call before the session ensures relevance to your organisation’s challenges
■ It’s more than a webinar – A follow-up debrief helps you embed the learning and take action
■ Standalone or part of a broader solution – This session can be booked alone or as part of a wider leadership and capability-building programme.
What Participants Say
Their webinars are always highly engaging, and address the heart of the challenges we face today, using humanistic and systemic approaches are just that the world needs. I really cannot recommend them highly enough.
Excellent session. Insightful and interestingly thought provoking,
Session is so informative. Presenters excellent. So captivated only deconstructed one Jaffa cake
Book Now
Invest in better ways of working. Book your team’s session now by completing the form below or email us at hello@distinction.live
Total cost: £1,295 + VAT (covers up to 25 participants)
About Us
Distinction is an Organisation Development and Design consultancy helping managers, leaders, and teams think and work more effectively. With over 25 years of experience, we bring practical, research-backed approaches that drive real impact. Our work spans industries and sectors, equipping people with the mindset and skills to navigate complexity, improve collaboration, and create lasting change in their organisations.
We regularly deliver webinars to leaders and HR professionals worldwide, offering insightful, interactive sessions on strategic thinking, leadership capability, and team effectiveness. Our approach blends theory with application, ensuring participants leave with practical tools they can use immediately.
As hosts of the OrgDev podcast, we also explore the latest ideas in Organisation Development, leadership, and workplace dynamics, bringing fresh perspectives from experts and practitioners across the field.
Dani Bacon MBA
Dani is a seasoned Organisation Development practitioner with deep expertise in strategy, HR, and governance. With hands-on experience as both a senior leader and a consultant to executive teams and boards, she helps organisations navigate complexity and put people at the heart of success.
Dani has worked across not-for-profit, private, and public sectors, bringing practical, research-backed insights that drive real impact.
Garin Rouch MSc. FCIPD
Garin Rouch is an award-winning Organisation Development and Design consultant with 20+ years of experience helping organisations align strategy, culture, and performance. He has worked across London, Shanghai, and Sydney, partnering with leading organisations like Investors in People, Legal & General, and BNP Paribas.
Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, Garin holds an MSc in Systemic Leadership and OD and serves as Vice Chair of CIPD Central London, leading its OD&D group.
Looking for Something Else?
We offer a suite of webinars and workshops designed to help teams work more effectively. These can be tailored to your needs and delivered as standalone sessions or part of a broader leadership development programme. Topics include:
- Beyond Quick Fixes - A Systems Thinking Webinar for Managers
- From Firefighting to Forward-Thinking - Practical Strategies to Break the Cycle
- On the Front Foot - Helping your Team to Get Ahead of the Curve
- Leadership Unlocked: Building Capabilities for Organisation Success
- OD Skills for People and HR Practitioners - Practical Tools to Expand Your Influence
If you’d like to discuss which session is right for your team, or a more bespoke option then please get in touch with us at hello@distinction.live
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