Effective Meetings
‘Every discussion in a meeting has a diminishing curve of interest. The longer the discussion goes on, the fewer people will be interested in it'
(Mark McCormack US sports agent)
The cost of meetings is commonly an unidentified overhead in business. Meetings are also often poorly structured and managed. Proper control of meetings can reduce costs, save time, and enhance the credibility of the chairperson.
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This event will enable delegates to:
- review the need for meetings
- consider the alternatives
- make the most out of meetings
- plan and prepare for meetings
- ensure effective discussion
- chair meetings professionally
- handle difficult situations
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Course content
- structure of meetings
- setting objectives
- selecting attendees
- setting the agenda
- problems and pitfalls
- handling difficult people
- maximising contribution of others
- the skills of chairing meetings
- gaining commitment to action
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