Effective Meetings

Aim

To help participants to understand how to play an effective role in a range of meetings and to start to develop some of the skills required.

Sample Programme

Content will be tailored to meet your specific needs.

Session 1

  • Welcome and introductions
  • Different types of meetings
  • What makes an effective meeting?
  • Roles of participants

Session 2

  • Meetings video
  • Behaviours at meetings and their effects
  • Practical exercise – the mock meeting
  • Chairing skills

Session 3

  • Preparing for a meeting
  • Identifying skills needed
  • Getting your message across
  • Responding to others

Session 4

  • Reaching a consensus
  • Creative thinking
  • Handling conflict
  • Learning points and action plan

Venue

This programme can be run on your premises or at a shared venue for a group of authorities.

Facilitator

Sue Keogh, Improvement & Development Consultant, SEE

Biographical details

For further details

Please contact Leah Winter