Target Audience

Directors, Head of Departments, HR Managers, Managers, Specialists, Supervisors and Company Secretaries
Programme Standards

- Maximum 6 attendees
- 30 days of one to one support
- Handouts
- Programme director/s with at least a Masters Degree in the subject
- Convenient morning timings or in-house at any time for a minimum of two bookings
- Can be configured to address a number of professions and industry sectors

Price

EUR248 ex VAT per participant.
Managing Productive Meetings Workshop

By addressing these key topics, participants can learn valuable skills and best practices for organising and managing productive operational meetings, ultimately enhancing team communication, decision-making, and overall effectiveness in achieving organisational goals.
Topics Covered

1.  Meeting Preparation and Planning: 
   - Techniques for setting clear meeting objectives and defining the agenda.
   - Strategies for identifying and inviting relevant stakeholders to ensure participation and buy-in.
   - Tips for scheduling meetings at appropriate times and durations to minimize disruptions and maximize productivity.
   - Preparing materials, such as presentations, reports, or handouts, in advance and distributing them to participants for review.

2.  Facilitation and Engagement:
   - Effective facilitation techniques to keep meetings focused, on track, and within the allotted time frame.
   - Encouraging active participation and engagement from all attendees, including introverted or passive team members.
   - Managing dynamics within the group, resolving conflicts, and fostering a collaborative and respectful environment.
   - Utilizing interactive activities, icebreakers, or team-building exercises to energize participants and encourage creativity.

3.  Communication and Decision-Making:
   - Strategies for fostering open and transparent communication during meetings, including active listening and constructive feedback.
   - Techniques for generating and evaluating ideas, prioritizing agenda items, and reaching consensus on action items.
   - Implementing decision-making processes, such as voting, consensus-building, or delegation, to resolve issues and move projects forward.
   - Ensuring follow-up and accountability by documenting decisions, assigning tasks, and setting deadlines for completion.

4.  Meeting Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement: 
   - Evaluating meeting effectiveness through post-meeting feedback surveys, participant evaluations, or performance metrics.
   - Analyzing meeting outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to enhance future meetings.
   - Incorporating technology tools, such as video conferencing platforms or collaborative workspaces, to facilitate virtual meetings and remote collaboration.
   - Promoting a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging ongoing reflection, learning, and adaptation in meeting management practices.