Chairing Effective Meetings

Chairing Effective Meetings training course information

Chairing Effective Meetings Training

Conflict-Resolution-in-the-Workplace

Our trainers can deliver tailored courses at your site or remotely delivered for ÂŁ795.00 plus vat (up to 8 attendees).

Scheduled public courses are also held at our venues at Preston, Liverpool, Manchester & London.

1 Day Course | 1 Delegate ÂŁ295 plus VAT
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Course Overview

This one-day instructor led course has been developed to help the Chair and Vice-Chair to manage and chair effective meetings.

It identifies a structured approach to making each meeting successful and leading to a clear outcome that ensures each meeting achieves its’ objective.

Course Outline

What’s the purpose of the meeting?

  • Clarifying the objective
  • Is it achievable?

Preparation

  • Timing – for whose benefit?
  • Setting the agenda with the objective in mind
  • Circulating well in advance
  • Avoiding time wasting traps
  • Allocating time scale
  • What do you want attendees to prepare?

Holding the Meeting

  • Formal openings
  • Creating the right atmosphere
  • Sticking to the agenda
  • Irrelevant information
  • Handling negativity
  • Keeping control
  • Encouraging participation
  • Minutes that count
  • Accountability for action
  • Formal closing
  • Circulating Minutes

After the Meeting

  • Did the meeting determine a clear outcome?
  • Measuring progress towards achieving objectives
  • Appreciating improvements in performance

Who will benefit from this Chairing Effective Meetings course?

This course will benefit all individuals whose job role may include organising and chairing meetings. By the end of the course delegates will have gained the following benefits:

 

  • Considered the importance of preparation for the meeting
  • Techniques to keep things moving
  • Discussed techniques which lead to the participation of all meeting attendees
  • Examined how to set clear objectives for the worthwhile meeting