Workshop Overview
The Pocket Oxford Dictionary defines a meeting as "a duel, assembly, encounter". No
wonder people can see meetings today as a painful, time-consuming chore! But meetings
are a regular feature of business life and, whether we like it or not, are likely to
continue to be so. This workshop has been designed to develop the skills required to
make meetings successful, effective and less time-consuming. As a result, whether
delegates are chairing, participating in or attending meetings, they will be able to
make each meeting work for them.
Workshop Timing
This one-day workshop has been split into two half-day sessions with the morning
session focusing on the skills required when attending meetings as well as speaking at
and representing others at meetings. The afternoon session will target delegates who
wish to increase their skill in chairing meetings. Therefore, delegates can attend the
full day or either the morning or afternoon session as they feel appropriate.
Workshop Objectives
After participating in the above workshop delegates will:-
Morning Session
- Understand the factors that make a meeting successful
- Be aware of different types of meeting they may attend and the purpose of each
- Know how to talk effectively and with impact at meetings
- Be able to prepare for a meeting
- Understand the skills required to represent others at meetings
- Have a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of a chair person
Afternoon Session
- Have a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of a chair person
- Know how to structure, conduct and control meetings to ensure objectives are met
and time is not wasted
- Know how to chair meetings effectively to encourage valuable contributions from
all who attend
- Know the purpose of minutes and how to take them successfully
Who should attend?
This workshop will be of great benefit to anyone who feels frustrated by attending
lengthy, time-consuming meetings where little is achieved. Those who are responsible
for chairing meetings will find this workshop invaluable in ensuring that their
meetings are professional and effective and, therefore, well attended!
Workshop duration:- Two half days
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