Effective Meetings

Overview

Are your meetings really productive? This workshop will show you how you can make your meetings more meaningful. You will practice your meeting skills in numerous work-related activities. You will learn how to use the tools and techniques which will make your meetings more effective.

Participant Profile

People who regularly take part in business meetings, either as participants or chairpersons.

Objectives

> Learn to make meetings more productive in less time
> Make the right decisions and ensure group support
> Practice techniques for effective meetings
Highlights

> The rules of effective meetings:
What type of meeting is best? How to avoid and solve common problems. How to assess a meeting's progress and performance.

> Preparing for a meeting:
Why have meetings? How to set an agenda and select participants. How to choose a time. How to motivate participants. How to prepare. How to set up the venue.

> Conducting a meeting:
How you can help make effective meetings. How to handle difficult situations. How to manage and encourage Enrollment. How to conduct creative meetings. How to problem-solve.

> Improving the quality of meetings:
How to audit meetings. How to draw up action plans. How to set essential rules. How to handle difficult participants. How to manage time.
Benefits

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

> Implement different kinds of problem-solving techniques
> Facilitate involvement / Enhance the exchange of ideas
> Evaluate effectiveness as facilitator and participant
> Plan and hold effective meetings
> Manage time
Method and Design

> Eight hours in one day
> Enrollment is limited to eight persons
> Highly interactive style: Case studies, key exercises and role-plays ensure your involvement
Fees

Please contact us for a quotation.

Business Communication Course Option

We also offer this workshop as part of a five-day Business Communication course with Effective Negotiations and Effective Meetings.

Additional Face-to-Face Training

Additional training can be booked before or after the workshop or the Business Communication course.

Last changed on 11th July 2005 at 08:00
Published by Tobias Wolf on 28th June 2005 at 10:59