PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

All courses are 1 day in duration unless otherwise shown.

	Time Management for Busy People
	How to be a Confident Presenter
	Key Principles of Effective Staff Management
	Working with the Press and Media - Key Principles and Issues
	Organising and Running Successful Meetings

ORGANISING AND RUNNING SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS

OVERVIEW

Meetings provoke a lot of debate and no small amount of cynicism! Some larger companies have virtually abolished meetings seeing them as an unnecessary waste of time, others hold meetings in rooms where there are no desks or chairs resulting in shorter meetings! This one day course will look at the various functions of meetings, the role of meetings within the wider organisation, effective alternatives to meetings and how to ensure that our meetings produce results.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE ?

Anyone who is required to organise or attend meetings - the session may be of most benefit to those instigating meetings but is suitable for all managers and staff whatever their roles.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• The Bigger Picture - The role of the meeting in project and organisational planning
• Functions and Types of Meetings
• Why Meet? Deciding if a meeting is necessary - alternatives to meetings
• How to write effective meeting agendas
• The importance of personal preparation for meetings
• How to keep minutes that will ensure that things get done
• How to effectively Chair a meeting - Key Tips and Techniques
• Group Dynamics - Recognising ‘types’ and roles within meetings
• Ensuring Participation - Tools for involving people in meetings
• The Future of the Meeting - Innovative ideas and the role of Information Technology

TRAINING METHODS

All TrainingPeople courses are highly practical in nature and questions and comments are actively encouraged. No one is ever forced to participate at any of our courses but we do encourage maximum group participation. We make use of exercises, small group work, work in pairs and exercises such as quizzes and ice breakers designed to promote discussion and learning. The main points are illustrated by a mixture of PowerPoint, hand outs, use of a flip chart and video / audio (where appropriate). Our trainers always strive to provide actual examples of how the various issues under discussion have been practically implemented by individuals or organisations.