Managing Meetings
Poorly run meetings can waste significant time and resources for any organisation. This course provides practical guidance on how to run meetings effectively, ensuring that discussions lead to clear actions and successful outcomes. Learners will gain the skills to plan, manage, and contribute to meetings confidently, whether as a participant or chairperson.
Course Overview
The course begins by outlining the basics of meetings, including key definitions and statistics highlighting the importance of effective meeting management. It then covers planning meetings effectively and preparing an agenda that aligns with desired outcomes.
Learners will explore strategies for handling common problems during meetings and techniques for resolving conflict to maintain productive discussions. The course concludes by examining different decision-making approaches and the use of a learning log to reflect on experiences, helping learners become more confident and effective in meetings over time.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the importance of running meetings effectively.
Plan and prepare for meetings to achieve successful outcomes.
Create agendas that keep meetings focused and on track.
Identify common problems that occur during meetings and how to address them.
Apply techniques for resolving conflict during discussions.
Utilise decision-making approaches to achieve clear outcomes.
Who is this course for
This course is aimed at employees, supervisors, and managers who regularly participate in or chair meetings and want to improve their effectiveness and productivity in these settings.
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Learners can complement this course with others in the business skills suite, such as Leadership Skills, Team Development and leadership, SMART Objectives, and Objective Setting, to further enhance their management and communication abilities.
Accredited by
CPD Approved
Course Cost
£20 +VAT