Management Programs

In most organizations and businesses, meetings have become an essential method of dealing effectively with issues, crises, and daily operations. Experts tell us, however, that the average professional wastes at least five hours a week in unnecessary meetings. Would you like to make sure the meetings you attend are productive, whether you are a meeting leader or participant?

This workshop will help you become an expert meeting manager by learning proven tools and tactics to make your meetings work. The experiential session will help you polish your skills and keep control while creating a receptive, engaging, and energetic atmosphere. You will learn to:

• Create a meeting plan/objective that ensures results
• Direct and manage a meeting eliminating obstacles to success
• Facilitate at a powerful level to achieve participation and resolution
• Keep participants involved and productive
• Evaluate the process and inspire participants to follow up

Key Topics

• Assessing your meeting management skills
• Analyzing barriers to productive meetings
• Learning techniques for conducting productive meetings
• Cultivating a productive meeting mind-set
• Determining your meeting's purpose/priorities/agenda
• Selecting the best site and choosing strategic seating arrangements
• Using strong visuals
• Becoming a more effective facilitator
• Overcoming personality challenges
• Managing hidden agendas and resolving conflicts
• Conducting an effective Q&A session
• Creating a personal action plan

Who Will Benefit

Managers and professionals who seek to improve the quality and results of their meetings, whether they are convenors or contributors

Instructor

Judi D. Hampton