Effective Meetings

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Duration
1/2 Day

Reference
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Who is this pro training aimed at?

Professionals who organise internal business meetings, and want to improve on their efficiency and effectiveness.
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Program

The program of training

This session explores what makes the difference between effective and ineffective meetings.

We will focus on a structure to support you before, during, and after a meeting, and cover the different roles and responsibilities of the chairperson as well as other attendees.

You will also learn about the different skills and best practices to implement to run a successful virtual meeting.

1 - Introduction

2 - Ineffective Meetings
  • Explore how the POPE Model helps identify the causes of ineffective meetings
3 - P for People
  • Learn to identify the right attendees to maximise time and productivity
  • Manage challenging personalities to ensure a constructive meeting environment
4 - O for Objective
  • Understand the key reasons for scheduling a meeting and when a meeting may not be necessary
5 - P for Process
  • Plan meetings using the Bell-shaped agenda to maintain focus and energy throughout
  • Recognise the role and responsibilities of an effective chair-person
6 - Meetings in the Virtual World
  • Learn the key processes for leading productive conference calls
  • Identify the best practices for virtual meetings
7 - E for Environment
  • Create an optimal meeting environment, both physically and from the attendees’ perspective
8 - Hands - on
Objectives

The objectives of the training

  • Set meeting attendee’s expectations through appropriate preparation
  • Structure, conduct and control meetings to ensure objectives are met and time is not wasted
  • Handle difficult situations or behaviours to ensure a productive environment for the meeting
  • Ensure appropriate outcomes and action steps are agreed and implemented at the end of the meeting
Strong points

The strengths of the training

  • This training focuses on applying skills in workplace situations by combining the benefits of group training with individual activities for greater effectiveness.
  • By the end of the session, participants will design an action plan to implement strategies for strengthening their areas of growth and developing key skills.
  • This live class is eligible for 3.5 PDUs in the Power Skills area, to maintain PMP® or PgMP® certification.