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. |