Successful meetings

course description
this one day workshop isdesigned especially for people who want to makemeetings moreproductive and highlymotivational.the course is structured to helpyou run meetings more efficiently,by examining the main principlesin preparing and ensuringfull participation is gained from everyonepresent.

prerequisites
none.

at course completion
after completing this course,participants willbe able to:

• develop elementswhich inject a positive spark into meetings
• avoidpitfalls which irritate or de-motivate participants
• workconstructively with awkward people at meetings
• maintain enthusiasm of participants following meetings.

target audience
managers and those who chair or participate in meetings and who want to ensure participants give and receive the best possible value for their time and effort.

course size
minimum 4 delegates
topics

1. purpose andobjectives of meetings
2. participants -who should attend and why
3. notification and planning
4. setting agendas
5. controlling time
6. curbing over-enthusiastic contributors
7. encouraging quiet participants
8. note-taking
9. action points
10. following upafter the meeting.