Course Description

This workshop is designed to provide guidelines and essential skills to help participants conduct effective meetings. Particular emphasis is placed on the skills of managing conversations to promote successful outcomes.

Target Student

This workshop is aimed at any individual who in the course of their work is required to conduct a meeting.

Prerequisites

None.

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group paced.

Performance-Based Objectives

By the end of today, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the best reasons for holding meeting
• Prepare more thoroughly for meetings
• Draft action-centred agendas
• Apply the skills of chairing, leading, facilitating and participating in a meeting
• Manage conversations in meetings for maximum effectiveness

Course Content

• Through group discussion, we will explore the problems associated with meetings, the responsibilities of the chair and of participants
• Explore the preparation required for running a meeting
• By using practical exercises, we will identify the skills of chairing a meeting
• By using practical examples and discussion, we will explore the dynamics of conversations
• Through exercises we will examine how you can contribute in a meeting and help others to contribute too
• How to conclude the meeting minute, taking actions and follow-up.