Chairing and Managing Meetings

Course Description

Why do we need to have a meeting? What’s the point? These remarks are made by people in organisation where meetings are poorly chaired and or engagement and participation from members are low. What if the meeting could revitalise, develop and define a team, form a collective identity, provide a purpose and a vehicle with which productivity, capability, change and capacity can be realised and unleashed? This is what effectively chairing and managing your meetings can achieve. This saves everybody a considerable amount of time and money. The role of the chairperson in a meeting is crucial for success, both in terms of productivity and engagement, coupled to your skills of interpersonal communication and listening, along with excellent planning. The aim of this course is to increase the skills and confidence needed to effectively lead, manage and contribute at meetings. This course has been designed for chairs, secretaries and team members at all levels of the organisation. It will explore (1) the structure of successful meetings, (2) roles and skills of the chair, secretaries and participants, (3) meeting planning and preparation, (4) development of a robust meeting agenda (5) The rules and roles of participants (6) discussions and decision making (7) action planning (8) time management, engagement and involvement strategies. By the end of the session, participants are expected to be able to apply key learning that will help them to (1) conduct effective meetings, (2) lead group discussions (3) create the right environment to achieve meeting goals 4)  manage the participation of others and (5) deal with challenging situations and people. This interactive session is composed of short presentations, exercises, case study, theory and practice, along with discussion and Q&As. It will provide a unique opportunity to gain insight, know-how, and build a personal network of like-minded people in the cohort. This is a one day (6 hr session) that can be delivered on a 1-1 basis, which provides dedicated attention or to a cohort (max 14 people). Group discount of 10% available for 4 or more people. Participants will be issued with a CPD completion certificate. Bookings will be confirmed upon payment of invoice. Payment via direct bank transfer is our preferred method.