Land and Associates for Corporate Training and Leadership Development

Effective Meetings

In a recent survey of over 2000 managers across the UK, 82% felt they were wasting time in at least half of the meetings they attended. Considering the average manager or executive will attend between two and three meetings a day, this can quickly add up to a costly and inefficient use of time.

The promises of new technology have done little to improve these statistics, as people now find themselves in telephone conference calls, video conferencing and webinars that follow the example of the more traditional face-to-face meetings - with more time being wasted in increasingly hi-tech ways.

By learning a set of key skills, anyone organising or attending a meeting can easily ensure that the meeting will be effective and lead to an increase in a range of areas including efficiency, teamwork, customer service and the bottom line.

Workshop Aim:

This one day course gives participants the skills and mindset necessary to ensure that meetings are an effective and efficient use of time for all participants in the meeting. The course will enable participants to learn new ways to organise, plan and run effective meetings.

‘Effective Meetings” is a dynamic mix of classroom teaching and practical application by experienced trainers. Run in small groups, delegates receive personal feedback and coaching, ensuring they fully understand the principles and feel confident in their ability to apply them.

Participants will learn:

To clarify the purpose and benefits of meetings, and their components
The communication model
Non-verbal communication, plus how to listen in meetings
To keep the focus and attention of attendees
How to prepare for, and participate effectively in meetings
How to lead and ‘steer’ meetings to keep them on track
Why conflict in meetings is a good thing (and how to manage it)
How to encourage and facilitate discussions
How to hold impromptu meetings
How to encourage a positive attitude to meetings
Why the room set-up and layout are important

Who should attend?

Managers and directors who want to improve the effectiveness of their team meetings
Anyone who attends meetings and wants to learn how to make them more effective
Anyone who organises meetings and wants to ensure their effectiveness

Tailored programmes and coaching

This workshop is delivered as a 1 day core session. More advanced or follow-on sessions are also available for participants to learn how to design and facilitate meetings, workshops and seminars. Training courses can be designed to meet specific requirements.

For those people who really want to hone their skills, and make significant improvement in their impact, one-to-one coaching is available for extra assistance. We can also provide advice on planning, organising and running a meeting or workshop for maximum effectiveness.

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