Duration: 1 day

Description:

Meetings take up a lot of time and many are less effective and productive than they could be. This course is designed to provide delegates with tools and techniques to:

• Identify objectives for meetings
• Organise and run productive meetings
• Chair meetings effectively
• Participate effectively as a meeting attendee
• Write excellent meeting minutes

Who it is suitable for:

Those who organise, chair and attend meetings as part of their day to day role.

Example Content:

What is an effective meeting?

• Why meetings are necessary
• Essential elements of a successful meeting
• How to make a meeting productive

Planning effective meetings

• Objectives
• Agenda
• Who should attend
• Motivate attendees
• Preparation for the meeting

Chairing a meeting

• Managing the agenda
• Managing the people
• Managing the outcome

Action Planning and review

Meeting minutes