Chairing Official Meetings

Teacher

Admin22

Course description and benefits

Leaders are an essential part of any workplace and in this course participants will learn how to be an effective and respected manager. Skills such as communicating clearly, eye contact and refining listening skills will be emphasized.

Who will benefit

General managers
Senior managers
Executives
Civil servants
Committee chair persons
Other interested stakeholders

Course Outline

Roles necessary for effective meetings, such as chairperson, minute taker, facilitator and attendees
The attributes of a good chairperson
Making effective use of meeting agendas
Managing participation and group behaviour
Reasons for meeting failures

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

Recognise the importance of good planning and preparation before the actual meeting.
Know how to set expectations and manage distractions when chairing professional meetings.
Learn tools for generating ideas and gaining consensus at meetings.
Develop their knowledge of group dynamics and how to maintain assertiveness without being overbearing.
Learn how to handle conflict impartially and focus on the meetings aims and objectives.
Be able to summarize points and meeting outcomes and ensure efficient follow-up after a meeting.

Course format

The course is a combination of classroom time and learning workshops. Classroom sessions are intensive and participative and will include a variety of approaches such as lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. A number of guest lecturers will also make presentations, aiding the overall learning experience.