Chairing Effective Meetings
Short course
In London
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Day
This course will equip delegates with the skills and techniques needed to plan, lead and participate in meetings of any kind, including impromptu, on-the-spot discussions between colleagues, to formal presentations and meetings with external suppliers or customers. Suitable for: It is particularly recommended for anyone who regularly attends meetings as part of their job. whether you are a frustrated meeting participant wishing you could make better use of the time, or whether you are struggling to keep things on track as the chair, there is always room for improved communication, focus and creativity - this course will show you how to get the most out of your meetings.
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About this course
Basic command of the English language
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Course programme
Chairing Effective Meetings
Course Outline
The importance of meetings - Valuing the role of meetings as an important operational and strategic tool
The mechanics of meetings – How meetings are structured and the roles participants play
Preparation - Identifying the things that can and should happen before a meeting that will help to achieve a positive outcome.
Uses and abuses of agendas – How to use the agenda as important preparation tool
Participants’ responsibilities – How the chair can get the co-operation of the participants by helping them to understand and fulfil their responsibilities
Role and skills of an effective chair – Understanding the actions and abilities of an effective chairperson, in relation to the meeting’s objectives
Meeting Dynamics – How to respond to the most common dynamics issues within meetings, including dealing with conflict when it arises
Encouraging and controlling discussions - How to keep the meeting moving and the discussions flowing in the right direction
Closing the meeting – Learning how to close the meeting effectively and at the right time, using effective techniques to encourage agreement.
Measuring success - Measuring what you do and how you do it in order to raise performance levels and achieve more positive outcomes.
Personal development planning – Identifying continuing personal development needs and extending learning into the workplace through a detailed action plan.
Feedback
“The exercises and the information to take away and refer to when planning important meetings in the future were excellent”
“The trainer was very responsive – listened to the opinions of everyone and was very interactive”
“Enjoyable course. What could have been a ‘dry’ subject was made fun by the skills and humour of the facilitator”
“Workbook appendices will be very useful to be able to refer to when next faced with a difficult meeting”
Additional information
Students per class: 8
Chairing Effective Meetings