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Leading Effective Meetings
Meetings can be much more effective if the leader follows a few easy rules. This course outlines those rules, starting with important preparatory decisions and activities to create a focus and set the foundation for a worthwhile meeting. It includes powerful tools and techniques for managing the group interactions, dealing with disruptive behaviors, and bringing the meeting to a close. There are techniques for making sure your meeting gets the results that you intended.
The course covers such topics as
The importance of meeting preparation
The art of effectively conducting and leading meetings
Smart techniques to determine your meeting's results
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Create a roadmap
Conduct the meeting
Confirm the results
Leading Effective Meetings
Description
Meetings can be much more effective if the leader follows a few
easy rules. This course outlines
those rules, starting with important preparatory decisions and
activities to create a focus and set the
foundation for a worthwhile meeting. It includes powerful tools
and techniques for managing the
group interactions, dealing with disruptive behaviors, and bringing
the meeting to a close. There are
techniques for making sure your meeting gets the results that you
intended.
Audience
This course addresses the training needs of team leaders and management.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Duration
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1. 5 hours
Topics Include
The importance of meeting preparation
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The different types of meetings
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An effective method to help you outline the purpose of your meeting
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How to plan your agenda
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Different techniques for managing the mechanics of a meeting
The art of effectively conducting and leading meetings
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Ground rules that will keep your meetings on track
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Ways to promote participation
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The diversity of behaviors to observe so you can improve group
communication
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How to encourage accountability for a meeting's success
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Common types of disruptive behavior and how to deal with them
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How to make decisions as a group
Smart techniques to determine your meeting's results
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Tips to help you with successful follow-up
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How to use feedback to improve your meetings
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A simple tool to help you evaluate the effectiveness of your meetings
Everything Courseware
Leading Effective Meetings
Objectives
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Create a roadmap
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Spend sufficient time preparing
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Use effective meeting methods
Conduct the meeting
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Promote participation
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Share responsibility for success
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Address disruptive behavior promptly
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Provide a framework for group decision-making
Confirm the results
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Summarize and assign action items
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Make a plan for following up
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Debrief with participants
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Strive for continuous improvement