Introduction
Meetings are the most appropriate forum to exchange information and ideas in an interactive manner. They play a crucial role within the organisational decision making structure regarding plans, processes and projects.

If not managed effectively, meetings can easily deteriorate into unproductive and costly exercises that benefit no-one.

Typical Objectives:

	Analysing the suitability and purpose of the meeting
	Planning the content and structure of the meeting
	Identifying the most appropriate attendees
	Drawing up a logically structured agenda
	Setting clear, realistic, and measurable objectives
	Chairing meetings effectively to ensure optimum participation within the group
	Keeping appropriate meeting minutes
	Identification of agreed, appropriate actions with responsibilities and realistic timescales

Sample Programme
This practical workshop demonstrates the appropriate planning and skills required to ensure that your meetings are dynamic and productive in order to meet your objectives.

Delegates will get the opportunity to analyse their approach to running meetings so that they can make the best use of the time and resources at their disposal.

Outline

	Welcome and introductions
	Icebreaker - How NOT to run a meeting!
	Planning for meetings, regardless of the role you are taking
	Driving an Agenda based upon outcomes
	Managing meetings in a variety of locations in the workplace.
	Gaining involvement and generating ideas in meetings
	Refreshing influencing skills - building confidence in facilitating ‘difficult’ participants
	Making decisions, agreeing actions and recording these for review

Activities to consider:

	Creative Problem Solving
	Facilitation Skills
	Time Management

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2007

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