The Managing Meetings workshop aims to take the pain out of meetings and to introduce staff to the principles and techniques involved. Meetings are an important and integrated part of organizational communication consultation, debate and decision-making. Organizations need effective meetings but these do not happen without correct procedures, preparation and planning. The workshop will focus on providing an opportunity to participants to learn the skills needed to chair/or contribute effectively to online and face-to-face meetings.

Target Group

Everyone willing to get skills on administering meetings and minutes writing.

Benefits of the course

Upon completion of this training, participants to:

• Understand of the principles and best practice of preparing for and conducting meetings 
• Learn the techniques most commonly encountered in meetings
• Enhance skills in communication and assertiveness
• Improve existing, or acquire new skills to maximise their contribution at meetings.

Course contents

• Planning and preparing meetings
• Identifying the right participants
• Setting the right time and location or venue based on nature, attendees and required outcomes
• Set clear meeting agendas
• Incorporating digital options for remote participants
• Effective meeting chairing and handling of disruptions
• Taking effective Minutes
• Administering office

Protocol, Ethics and Etiquette