For Managers: Coaching & Conversations
Information for helping managers use the platform to support direct reports - via 1:1s, goal-setting, and interpreting team reports.
Getting Started with Develop
Overview articles to help managers understand and begin using Develop effectively.
How to Build a Monthly Rhythm Using DevelopCreate a light, repeatable cadence for using Develop that strengthens coaching and makes development part of the culture.
How Managers Can Use Develop in 1:1sUse Develop insights to guide 1:1s, align on growth areas, and make development feel practical and supportive - not overwhelming.
Modeling BehaviorWhen you use Develop openly and authentically, your team learns that growth is expected, supported, and safe.
Supporting New Hires with DevelopUse Develop early to personalize onboarding and ease transitions - without overwhelming new hires with too much insight too soon.
How to Use Develop to Support Your TeamUse Develop to support individuals and the team as a whole - improving alignment, development, and collaboration.
Using Team Dynamics
Help managers interpret and apply Team Dynamics insights to improve collaboration.
Interpreting Team ReportsLearn how to read team reports to spot strengths, gaps, and opportunities for better collaboration.
Coaching with Team Dynamics DataUse team and individual insights to guide development-focused coaching conversations.
Use Team Dynamics to Guide CollaborationAccess shared or added team reports to uncover team strengths, gaps, and opportunities to improve collaboration and performance.
Reinforcing Team Dynamics Insights Over TimeHow to make Team Dynamics a recurring part of how your team works and grows.
How Your Strengths Shape Team CultureAs a manager, your natural strengths and growth areas shape how your team communicates, collaborates, and navigates change.
Coaching and Development Conversations
Prompts and tools for turning insights into meaningful conversations.
Integrating Insights into 1:1sBring results into 1:1s by tying insights to recent work, team goals, and personalized development paths.
Sample Conversation StartersUse these prompts to spark reflection, connection, and action in 1:1s grounded in your direct report’s Develop results.
Making Development Role-RelevantUse Develop to connect insights to real responsibilities - making growth feel practical, personalized, and tied to success.
Interpreting Results & Planning Growth
Support for interpreting reports and using them to guide individual growth.
View Direct Reports' Results and Action PlansSee your direct reports’ results, spot strengths and effort areas, and support development with aligned, role-relevant actions.
SMART Goal Guide for ManagersHelp your team set goals that actually stick - without doing all the work yourself.
Planning for Growth Beyond the PlatformUse Develop as a foundation for broader development planning - aligning strengths, stretch roles, and long-term growth.
Driving Engagement and Adoption
Strategies for building buy-in, especially with new or hesitant users.
Championing AdoptionYour engagement as a manager sets the tone. Model early, support consistently, and connect Develop to real team outcomes.
Coaching Through Resistance or SkepticismNot everyone embraces Develop right away. Use empathy and practical framing to guide conversations without pressure.