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Training - Effective Meetings

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Training - Effective Meetings

Who is this pro training aimed at?

Professionals who organise internal business meetings, and want to improve on their efficiency and effectiveness.

The objectives of the training

  • Set meeting attendee’s expectations through appropriate preparation
  • Structure, conduct and control meetings to ensure objectives are met and time is not wasted
  • Handle difficult situations or behaviours to ensure a productive environment for the meeting
  • Ensure appropriate outcomes and action steps are agreed and implemented at the end of the meeting
  • Design an individual action plan to enhance the effectiveness of your meetings

The strengths of the training

  • This training focuses on applying skills in workplace situations by combining the benefits of group training with individual activities for greater effectiveness.
  • By the end of the session, participants will design an action plan to implement strategies for strengthening their areas of growth and developing key skills.
  • This live class is eligible for 3.5 PDUs in the Power Skills area, to maintain PMP® or PgMP® certification.

Prerequisites

None

The program of training

This session explores what makes the difference between effective and ineffective meetings.

We will focus on a structure to support you before, during, and after a meeting, and cover the different roles and responsibilities of the chairperson as well as other attendees.

You will also learn about the different skills and best practices to implement to run a successful virtual meeting.

00. Introduction

01. Ineffective Meetings
  • Explore how the POPE Model helps identify the causes of ineffective meetings
02. The POPE Model: O for Objective
  • Understand the key reasons for scheduling a meeting and when a meeting may not be necessary
03. The POPE Model: P for People
  • Learn to identify the right attendees to maximise time and productivity
  • Manage challenging personalities to ensure a constructive meeting environment
04. The POPE Model: P for Process
  • Pan meetings using the Bell-shaped agenda to maintain focus and energy throughout
  • Recognise the role and responsibilities of an effective chairperson
05. Meetings in the Virtual World
  • Learn the key processes for leading productive conference calls
  • Identify the best practices for virtual meetings
06. The POPE Model: E for Environment
  • Create an optimal meeting environment, both physically and from the attendees’ perspective
07. Dealing with Difficult People
  • Recognising challenging personalities in meetings
  • Strategies for managing difficult behaviours
08. Hands-on
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Reference : vc012

  • Duration : 1/2 Day

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