Better Meeting Management

Course Overview - Managing Meetings Effectively

Depending on how it is run, a meeting can stall productivity or foster the creation of imaginative solutions. In this course, learn how to make your meetings count. Follow our subject matter expert as he provides a practical, step-by-step guide to setting up and facilitating meetings, diving into a variety of topics ranging from choosing your meeting format—online or in-person—to using visual aids. He also explains how to grapple with common meeting problems, such as dealing with latecomers and managing conflicts, and helps you create ground rules to prevent problems from occurring. 

Learning Objectives:

• Define the four types of meetings.
• Determine who needs to attend a meeting.
• Assess the ideal meeting duration.
• Produce reminders for successful meetings.
• Identify how to facilitate a successful meeting.
• Evaluate solutions for dealing with latecomers and common meeting problems.
• Assess if you should go to a meeting.
• Recognize how to make your voice heard.

Course Topics Outline:

• The Planning Phase
• The Logistics
• The Technology
• The People
• The Leader
• Meeting Problems
• Notes & Summaries
• Best Practices