Making Meetings Work

Making Meetings Work
One day

This one day workshop is being held in Central London on 15 October.
* Book early to receive 10% discount.

Have you have ever sat through a meeting and thought:
· Why am I here?
· I wish I felt more able to put my point across.
· What's the point of this?
· Surely it's going to end soon?
· There are more useful ways I could be spending my time.
If the answer to any of these is yes then this course is for you. It looks at practical ways to give meetings an outcome-based focus which will help you achieve business objectives.

Overview
By the end of the course delegates will:
· Be aware of the purpose of meetings
· Know how to plan and prepare for a meeting
· Understand the role of the Chair
· Be able to put their point across in meetings
· Be able to structure meetings to make most efficient use of time and resources
· Be able to facilitate discussion and ensure all participants are able to contribute
· Be aware of a variety of styles used when writing minutes and be able to select the most appropriate

Content
· Effective agendas
· How to chair a successful meeting
· Getting the minutes right first time
· Making a confident contribution
· Problem-solving and decision-making techniques
Kathryn Cornish Chartered FCIPD
Kathryn is a training specialist with 18 years experience of designing and presenting training courses in a wide range of subjects for organisations such as DEFRA, National Film & Television School, the Met Police, the NHS, the Sports Council, the V&A Museum.
Kathryn's achievements include introducing management development programmes, successfully training staff to use new appraisal systems and devising professional development plans. Areas of particular expertise are interpersonal skills and management development.
Kathryn delivers training that is client-focussed and informal. She believes that effective training needs to be participative, challenging and flexible - with an emphasis on building self-confidence in order to achieve positive changes in behaviour.

Comments
"A very useful course"
"There were lots of tips that I can put into practice"
Bexley Care Trust

"Excellent facilitator - made the subject very interesting"
"The trainer was excellent, very enjoyable course"
Bromley PCT

"Kathryn was very good"
Met Police

Venue

Our modern training rooms are located in Portland House in the heart of London Victoria - just 2 minutes walk from Victoria Station. This contemporary venue provides onsite facilities for refreshments and lunch plus internet access.