Holding Successful Meetings
Overview
Increasingly our working day involves running from one meeting to the next, it can take weeks to gather the right people together, and once you finally sit down – how do you ensure optimum productivity?
Learning objectives
- Make meetings shorter, more focussed and productive
- Have clear guidelines for the planning, preparation and structure of meetings
- Apply the skills of leading, processing and controlling meetings
- Participate actively and make effective contributions.
Who is it for?
For anyone who leads or chairs formal or informal meetings and wants to structure them more effectively. This course will also benefit people attending meetings on a regular basis, enabling them to actively participate and maximise their contribution.
Course content
- Identifying common problems associated with meetings
- Outlining the key responsibilities of the meeting leader
- Plan the meeting: the purpose(s) and objective(s)
- Decide the type of meeting, level of formality and leading/ chairing style
- Plan the structure: drawing up a sequential, informative, timed agenda
- Leading meetings: effecting positive, motivational introductions, clarifying ground rules/objectives
- Gaining positive participation
- Concluding positively: by gaining agreement on actions, accountabilities and deadlines
- Exploring different situations/behaviours: reviewing options for handling these appropriately
- Participating: the importance of planning, preparation and presentation
- Making a constructive contribution, stating your case and listening
- Supporting individuals, building on their contributions and ideas
Contact us to book this course or discuss your requirements in more detail.
