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Conducting Effective Meetings


Cost: $545.00   Duration: 1 day


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A training methodology that works.

As well as the standard learning principles of applied adult learning and effective reinforcement through workshop based activity, Drake Training incorporates its own methodology which has been derived from over 23 years of professional development and executive training. The STAR methodology is applied to every Drake Training course; it commences with the identification of existing knowledge, moves on to building skills and techniques and is completed by relating learning to the workplace and committing to behavioural change.

Course Overview

As well as the standard learning principles of applied adult learning and effective reinforcement through workshop based activity. Drake Training incorporates its own methodology which has been derived from over 23 years of professional development and executive training. The STAR methodology is applied to every Drake Training course; it commences with the identification of existing knowledge, moves on to building skills and techniques and is completed by relating learning to the work place and committing behavioural change.

Learning Outcomes

Upon course completion, participants will be able to:
• Use clear guidelines for the planning, preparation and running of meetings
• Apply the skills of leading, processing and managing meetings
• Keep meetings focused and productive
• Encourage other participants to make effective contributions

Diagnostic clinic
Your chairing skills

Essentials of meetings
Purpose
Types of meetings
When not to hold a meeting
Personnel roles

Organising a meeting
Identifying the attendees
Basic organisation - notification
Setting and distributing agenda

Chairing a meeting
Welcome
Opening
Meeting protocols
Keeping on track
Decisions and actions
Closing the meeting

Commitment, participation and involvement
Purpose and meaning
Pacing a meeting
The social side

Effective minute taking
Styles of minutes
Tips for summarising discussion
Recording decisions and actions

Planning into action