Training Duration: 3 Days / 18 Hrs
- Introduction to the Training:
Meetings are an essential part of modern organizational life—but when not managed properly, they can become time-consuming, unproductive, and frustrating. This training is designed to turn meetings into powerful tools for collaboration, decision-making, and team alignment.
Over the course of three highly interactive days, participants will explore the essential components of productive meetings, from planning and preparation to facilitation and follow-through. With a focus on small working meetings, this course equips you with the skills to lead engaging discussions, manage group dynamics, and achieve clear outcomes—ensuring that every meeting is a strategic step forward.
- Training Outlines:
– The Basics of Effective Meetings – Understanding the foundation of meeting success.
– Best & Worst Practices – Identifying what makes or breaks a meeting.
– Holding Productive Meetings – Making meetings outcome-driven and efficient.
– Preparing for Meetings – Clarifying purpose, objectives, and required outcomes.
– Crafting Effective Agendas – Structuring the meeting for clarity and focus.
– Setting the Place – Creating an environment conducive to participation.
– Leading a Meeting – Facilitating with confidence and presence.
– Balancing Process & Content – Ensuring discussions are both engaging and results-oriented.
– Process Tools – Using De Bono’s Thinking Hats, facilitation techniques, and rules of engagement.
– Controlling the Meeting – Managing time, personalities, and disruptions effectively.
– A Plan for Success – Structuring meetings for action and follow-up.
- Training Objectives:
– Understand the Role of Meetings – Position meetings as a strategic management tool.
– Plan with Purpose – Recognize how preparation impacts the success of any meeting.
– Use Process Tools Effectively – Apply tools like Thinking Hats to foster productive discussion.
– Lead with Confidence – Develop the skills to guide meetings toward actionable results.
– Handle Counterproductive Behavior – Use proven techniques to redirect disruptions and maintain focus.
– Maximize Engagement – Encourage participation and commitment from all attendees.
– Ensure Outcomes & Follow-Up – End meetings with clarity, accountability, and next steps.
- Who Should Attend
– Managers & Team Leaders – Run more effective team meetings and one-on-one sessions.
– Project Managers – Improve stakeholder alignment and collaboration through structured meetings.
– HR & Administrative Professionals – Facilitate productive internal and cross-departmental discussions.
– Executives & Directors – Enhance leadership presence in strategic meetings.
– Anyone Leading or Participating in Meetings – Turn every meeting into a value-driven experience.
- Why Attend
– Better Use of Time – Eliminate unproductive meetings and focus on results.
– Enhanced Team Communication – Foster open, structured, and inclusive dialogue.
– Improved Decision-Making – Lead meetings that produce clear outcomes and next steps.
– Stronger Facilitation Skills – Handle group dynamics and keep discussions on track.
– Sustainable Meeting Culture – Promote a professional and efficient meeting environment.
