EFFECTIVE MEETINGS

AIM

To outline the tools and techniques available and to improve efficiency and effectiveness for all participants before, during and after the meeting.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the workshop delegates should be able to:

• Identify the pre-meeting preparation necessary for an effective meeting.
• Recognise the barriers to effective meetings.
• Handle the subject matter and the participants more effectively.
• Effectively chair a meeting.
• Evaluate the success of a meeting.

PROGRAMME CONTENT

• Introduction.
• What meetings are for.
• Preparing for a meeting.
• Chairing a meeting.
• Overcoming the barriers to effective meetings.
• Making your contribution.
• Communication skills
• Speaking
• Writing
• Behaving
• Listening
• Negotiations.

This workshop is delivered in an interactive style using a range of training techniques and resources. Course handouts are provided.