RUN SHORTER
MEETINGS
This international course shows you how to plan & design meetings to be more focused & shorter. This also results in the release of productive time for other work. You will learn how to conduct and lead meetings in new ways, including using listening & communication skills.
You will be able to recognise the potential impact of 20 typical ‘Meeting Characters’ and know how to handle them to keep your meetings on track.
WorkingSm@rt processes provide the foundation for designing and running effective online meetings which are enhanced by WorkingSm@rt meeting leadership techniques.
Instructor-led online webshops ( 2 x 2 hours)
or in-person workshops (4 hours)
+ 1-hour follow-up online coaching
UNIQUE: ‘WorkingSm@rt in Meetings’ combines effective meeting leadership with the use of Microsoft TEAMS and/or OneNote to streamline meeting planning & administration.
LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES
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Meetings do not end on time
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No agendas or Meeting Objectives
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Difficulty finding related information
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People not preparing in advance
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No decisions
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Not hearing all views
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‘Verbal Updates’ consuming valuable meeting time
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Unclear actions & accountabilities
CHANGE BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS
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Define meeting objectives so they are focused
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Plan timed agendas & presentations + invite key people + arrange time-keeper & note-taker to deliver successful meetings
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Start & finish meetings on time so time is not wasted
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Leader uses skills to listen & read body language to make it easier to lead balanced meetings
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Leader understands how to involve everyone & handle 'Characters' = All views are valued to achieve consensus
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Leading discussions to decisions = Decisions are made more easily
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Noting assignments + Following-up = Clarity on responsibilities + reliable deliveries
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Evaluating meetings to improve outcomes = Learn from experience to improve
TRAINING CONTENT
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Design: What are Meeting Objectives & Requirements?
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Build: What Agenda + Preparation + Pre-Reading + Invitations?
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Run: How should meetings be led & 'Characters' handled + Who should take notes & keep time?
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Follow-up: How to record meeting agreements + How to follow-up?
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Evaluate: How do we improve meetings continuously?
AUDIENCE
Those that lead meetings
FORMAT
Hands-on Instructor-led Sessions: Workshops of 4 hrs on client's premises or online Webshops of 4 hrs or 2 x 2 hrs
Languages: We can deliver in English, French, German, Dutch
Follow-up Individual Coaching: 60 minutes Online
Class Size: Maximum 20 people per class
Tailoring: Training objectives are agreed in advance
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Graduates' Refresher: Join a 1 hour complimentary online refresher session with one of our Priority Coaches
Comprehensive Learning Guide and Resource Manual: Individual Virtual Learning Guide with training content to refer to, whenever you want
Ongoing support: WorkingSmart Helpdesk (send us an email anytime at enquiries@prioritylondon.com)
LearningLink: Our monthly productivity e-newsletter to keep you updated
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