Chairing Meetings

he current outline for the chairing meetings course enables you to:

Decide whether a meeting is the best answer to the problem
Decide whom to invite to the meeting
Gather information and plan the format of the meeting
Set a well-structured agenda for meeting
Set clear objectives for each item in the meeting planning
Liaise closely with the minutes secretary during the meetingChairing Meetings Course
Exercise effective time management during the meeting
Lead, facilitate and summarise as required
Identify and clarify the decisions of the meeting
Handle challenging people and keep order at the meeting whilst chairing meetings
Be aware of group behaviour and the importance of non-verbal communication
Ensure that all the follow-up actions are carried out
Evaluate the meeting and suggest improvements

Understand the value of meetings as a management tool.
Recognise the critical planning step that makes meeting time more effective.
Identify process tools that can help create an open and safe forum for discussion.
Develop and practice techniques for handling counter productive behaviour.
This chairing meetings course is designed to teach participants about all the actions required to organise and chair meetings.