Effective Meetings

Course Code: PDEM0418V1-1
Duration: Half Day
Target Audience: Team Leaders and Junior Managers
Min / Max Delegates: 6 / 12
Sector: People Development

Course Aims: To enable delegates to prepare and lead meetings that are productive and outcome focused. 

Course Objectives: By the end of the programme delegates will be able to:

• Develop a strong personal outcome orientation 
• Plan and chair cost-effective meetings 
• Foster “on purpose” behaviour, avoiding both unnecessary meetings, and distractions within meetings 
• Invite necessary attendees, making the best use of their time 
• Facilitate meetings in which all attendees participate, consensus is reached, and decisions are made 
• Maintain appropriate control of meetings, managing “difficult” behaviour or situations  
• Follow up meetings with action notes or minutes that achieve purpose

Format: Tutor led presentation with group participation and practical exercises

Assessment: Qualitative assessment by Tutor in workshop