Chairing Meetings

Short course

In Edinburgh

£ 275 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Start date

    02/08/2024

It is widely recognised that meetings can be a waste of time and source of frustration, mainly because they are often planned and managed ineffectively.
This one day course provides skills and techniques that will enable you to get the best from meetings whether you are the Chairperson or someone attending. You will have the opportunity to take part in two mock meetings based on given scenarios and to receive feedback from the trainer. You will also benefit from taking part in trainer-led discussions relating to meetings in your workplace, how they may be improved, how to deal with various personalities, behaviour types etc. You will also be encouraged to make personal action notes for implementation back in your workplace.

Important information

Documents

  • CourseOverviewChairingMeetingsForPDF.pdf

Facilities

Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Start date

02 Aug 2024Enrolment now open

About this course

To identify factors that contribute to the effectiveness of meetings.
To explain the roles and responsibilities of the the Chairperson.
To prepare for, compile and structure agendas.
To discuss techniques for making meetings more stimulating and productive.
To contribute points at meetings in a clear and effective manner.

The course is intended for managers, team leaders and others who chair or speak at meetings on a regular basis and who would like to do so more effectively and confidently.

There are no set requirements for taking this course, although it is of most relevance to those who attend meetings regularly.

Course attendance certificate available on request.

We do not use bought in 'one size fits all' training packs. Instead we devise all our own course programmes and materials. We can therefore adapt the content of courses to suit the level, size and needs of every group. If you wish you can speak directly to the Training Consultant, Margaret Johnston, prior to attendance at a public course, or to discuss running a tailored in-house course.

Please call or email us at Newleaf Associates to reserve a place on the course. We will then send a booking form for you to sign and return.

Yes, we can deliver this course to in-house groups and tailor content to suit their needs.
Please contact us for a quote.

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Subjects

  • Chairing meetings
  • Chairing skills
  • Speaking at meetings
  • Effective meetings
  • Meetings
  • Confidence at meetings
  • Answering questions
  • Handling Conflict
  • Planning agendas
  • Contributing at meetings

Teachers and trainers (1)

Margaret  Johnston

Margaret Johnston

Training Consultant

Highly experienced Trainer, Facilitator & Coach with a background of some 25 years in various roles within public, private and Further Education sectors. Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD); Fellow of the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning (ITOL); Post-graduate Teaching Qualification (Further Education); Associate Member of the International NLP Trainers Association. Ability to work in partnership with clients and willing to 'go the extra mile'. Friendly learner-centred training style ensuring full participation and transfer of learning.

Course programme

Meetings are an essential part of business life, but they can also be the source of much frustration and wasted time. Most problems arise from behavioural factors and poor chairing skills. This practical one day course focuses on how to get the most from meetings and on managing the behavioural aspects rather than the mechanics of formal meetings.
Course content includes:

  • Definitions and purposes of meetings
  • Reviewing the effectiveness of meetings and typical problems that occur
  • Role and responsibilities of the Chairperson
  • How to create agendas that are more than a ‘shopping list’
  • Overview of the skills required for effective chairing
  • Non-verbal communication
  • How to contribute with confidence and influence others
  • Exploring the behavioural aspects of meetings
  • Roles people play at meetings and how to deal with them constructively
  • Techniques to kick start meetings and stimulate ideas
  • Tips for keeping up momentum at meetings and making sure they are productive
  • Practical meetings followed by feedback and discussion
  • Personal action notes

Additional information

The course provides lots of practical hints and tips that you will be able to implement right away. You will have the opportunity to take part in two mock meetings during the course.
Group size: 10 max. 
Trainer: Margaret Johnston

Chairing Meetings

£ 275 VAT inc.