1351 Meetings courses

Register on the Mastering Meetings today and build the experience, skills and knowledge you need to enhance your professional development and work towards your dream job. Study this course through online learning and take the first steps towards a long-term career. The course consists of a number of easy to digest, in-depth modules, designed to provide you with a detailed, expert level of knowledge. Learn through a mixture of instructional video lessons and online study materials. Receive online tutor support as you study the course, to ensure you are supported every step of the way. Get an e-certificate as proof of your course completion. The Mastering Meetings is incredibly great value and allows you to study at your own pace. Access the course modules from any internet-enabled device, including computers, tablet, and smartphones. The course is designed to increase your employability and equip you with everything you need to be a success. Enrol on the now and start learning instantly! What You Get With The Mastering Meetings Receive a e-certificate upon successful completion of the course Get taught by experienced, professional instructors Study at a time and pace that suits your learning style Get instant feedback on assessments 24/7 help and advice via email or live chat Get full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday) Course Design The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace. You are taught through a combination of Video lessons Online study materials Certification Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to obtain your course completion e-certificate free of cost. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99 and PDF Certificate at £4.99. Who Is This Course For: The course is ideal for those who already work in this sector or are an aspiring professional. This course is designed to enhance your expertise and boost your CV. Learn key skills and gain a professional qualification to prove your newly-acquired knowledge. Requirements: The online training is open to all students and has no formal entry requirements. To study the Mastering Meetings, all your need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of English, numeracy, and IT skills. You must also be over the age of 16. Course Content Section 01: Introduction What to Expect From This Course 00:04:00 About Your Lecturer 00:03:00 Section 02: What Are Meetings? What Are Meetings & Why Do We Have Them? 00:03:00 The Cost of Meetings 00:02:00 Section 03: Types of Meeting Red, Amber & Green Meetings 00:06:00 Section 04: Scheduling Your Meetings Do You Need A Meeting? 00:04:00 Getting the Timing Right 00:07:00 Essential Contents of Your Meeting Invitation 00:03:00 Scheduling Best Practices 00:07:00 Considerations for External Attendees 00:05:00 The Meeting as an Opportunity 00:02:00 Section 05: Chairing Your Meeting The Importance of the Chairperson 00:01:00 Starting Your Meeting Well 00:06:00 Running the Meeting like A Pro 00:08:00 Building A Great Meeting Agenda 00:08:00 Section 06: After the Meeting Minutes & Follow-Ups 00:06:00 Section 07: Considerations as a Meeting Attendee How to Be an Attendee That People Want 00:06:00 Section 08: Conclusion - Let's Recap Conclusion - Let's Recap 00:02:00 Frequently Asked Questions Are there any prerequisites for taking the course? There are no specific prerequisites for this course, nor are there any formal entry requirements. All you need is an internet connection, a good understanding of English and a passion for learning for this course. Can I access the course at any time, or is there a set schedule? You have the flexibility to access the course at any time that suits your schedule. Our courses are self-paced, allowing you to study at your own pace and convenience. How long will I have access to the course? For this course, you will have access to the course materials for 1 year only. This means you can review the content as often as you like within the year, even after you've completed the course. However, if you buy Lifetime Access for the course, you will be able to access the course for a lifetime. Is there a certificate of completion provided after completing the course? Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and can be shared on your various social networks. Can I switch courses or get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the course? We want you to have a positive learning experience. If you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a course transfer or refund within 14 days of the initial purchase. How do I track my progress in the course? Our platform provides tracking tools and progress indicators for each course. You can monitor your progress, completed lessons, and assessments through your learner dashboard for the course. What if I have technical issues or difficulties with the course? If you encounter technical issues or content-related difficulties with the course, our support team is available to assist you. You can reach out to them for prompt resolution.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, or anyone who leads meetings as part of their job and wants to learn how to become a more effective meeting facilitator. Overview Build a foundation for a successful meeting. Prepare for a meeting. Set the stage for a meeting. Facilitate a meeting. Facilitate a specialized meeting Effective facilitators know how to take charge of meetings and lead groups toward successfully completing their work objectives. In this course, you will strategically plan meetings and create formal agendas, lead groups to generate new ideas through brainstorming events, and help people work through facilitated difficult sessions. You will also further develop your facilitation skills by leading virtual meetings and even moderating international sessions. Private classes on this topic are available. We can address your organization?s issues, time constraints, and save you money, too. Contact us to find out how. Lesson 1: Building a Foundation for Successful Meetings Topic A: Identify Types of Meetings Topic B: Identify Attributes of Strong Meeting Leaders Lesson 2: Preparing for a Meeting Topic A: Clarify the Purpose of the Meeting Topic B: Identify Participants Topic C: Plan Meeting Logistics Topic D: Create an Agenda Lesson 3: Setting the Stage for a Meeting Topic A: Establish a Meeting Climate Topic B: Resolve Challenging Situations Lesson 4: Facilitating a Meeting Topic A: Lead a Meeting Topic B: Make Sound Decisions Topic C: Publish Meeting Minutes Topic D: Close a Meeting Lesson 5: Facilitating Specialized Meetings Topic A: Manage a Brainstorming Session Topic B: Manage a Virtual Meeting Topic C: Manage an International Meeting

🌟 Unlock the Power of Efficient Encounters 🌟   Are you tired of unproductive meetings that seem to go on forever? Want to transform your gatherings into dynamic, purpose-driven sessions that yield tangible results? Look no further than 'Efficient Encounters: A Comprehensive Handbook for Productive Meetings' - your ultimate guide to mastering the art of effective meetings!   📚 Here's what you'll discover in each module: 🔍 Module 01: Mastering Meetings - A Complete Practical Guide to Meetings Get ready to dive into the fundamentals! Learn the ins and outs of conducting successful meetings, from setting objectives to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard. 🤔 Module 02: What to Expect Understand the meeting landscape and anticipate what makes a meeting truly effective. Explore the key elements that contribute to successful encounters and set the stage for productivity. 💰 Module 03: The Cost of Meetings Discover the real impact of unproductive meetings on your time, resources, and organizational goals. Uncover strategies to minimize wasteful meetings and maximize your ROI. 🔄 Module 04: Types of Meetings Not all meetings are created equal! Explore various meeting formats and understand when to utilize each type to achieve specific objectives efficiently. ⏰ Module 05: Timing and Scheduling Timing is crucial! Learn the art of scheduling meetings effectively to optimize participation, minimize disruptions, and make the most of everyone's time. 🤝 Module 06: The Meeting Get equipped with practical tools and techniques to lead engaging and purposeful meetings. Learn to manage discussions, navigate conflicts, and drive toward actionable outcomes. 📝 Module 07: After Meeting Minutes Ensure your meetings are impactful even after they end. Master the art of taking concise and actionable meeting minutes to keep everyone aligned and accountable. 🌐 Module 08: Considerations Explore various factors influencing successful meetings, including technology, cultural considerations, and diverse perspectives. Elevate your meeting game to the next level!   🎯 Ready to revolutionize the way you conduct meetings and make them a catalyst for progress? Enroll in 'Efficient Encounters' today and unlock the secrets to hosting purpose-driven, efficient meetings that drive results! 🚀 Don't let unproductive meetings drain your time and resources. Join our community of meeting masters and embark on a journey toward impactful encounters! Sign up now! 🌟   Course Curriculum Mastering Meetings - A Complete Practical Guide to Meetings What to Expect What to Expect 00:00 About Me 00:00 The Cost of Meetings What and Why 00:00 The Cost of Meetings 00:00 Types of Meetings Red Amber and Green Meetings 00:00 Timing and Scheduling Do You Need A Meeting 00:00 Timing Considerations 00:00 Contents of the Invite 00:00 Scheduling Etiquette 00:00 Considerations for Externals 00:00 The Meeting as an Opportunity 00:00 The Meeting Chairing Meetings - Intro 00:00 Chairing Meetings - Your Agenda 00:00 Chairing Meetings - Kicking Off 00:00 Chairing Meetings - During The Meeting 00:00 After Meeting Minutes After Meeting Minutes - Followups 00:00 Considerations Considerations as an Attendee 00:00 Conclusion 00:00

Course Category Team Building and Leadership Visioning and Problem Solving Strategic Work Online Course now available via Teachable Platform – Chairing Meetings Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support Description Meetings can be dreadful and bad chairing makes them worse. On this day we look at transformational person centred approaches to approaching the chairing of meetings. We provide deeper insights into the psychological processes that make this role challenging. ‘Best Saves’ for those really difficult moments when chairing meetings are creatively explored. We provide a practical, skill based and creative approach best delivered over 2 days. Testimonials “One of the most valuable things I have come across in the whole year” Learning Objectives To identify characteristics of meetings that matter- what excellent chairing looks like To strengthen person centred dimensions to chairing meetings To clarify the meetings we never want to be part of To create a visual graphic and words that uniquely illuminate what great meetings and chairing looks like To explore the various hats that group members and chairs can wear For participants to improve their chairing skills by receiving feedback To explore how to bring creativity into stuck meetings To Explore psychodynamic processes of resistance, projection, splitting and transference- as well as how to process these dynamics Who Is It For? Anyone who has to chair meetings Course Content Setting a Good tone/Exploring the ‘whole elephant’ – story so far of experience in chairing meetings – good and bad meetings – graphiced timeline and highs and lows of story so far Meetings I do not want – negative chairing…. Thinking Hats and Values – linked to role of chair – where are hats when things are going well and where are they when things are not? Our shared vision for great meetings and excellent chairing? Personal planning for future chairing – what do I need to get better at – what should I manage? Specific skill teaching – re when things go wrong – eg tears, personal attacks, talking in side conversations, silent members, lack of contribution, anger and so on…‘best saves’ explored with group – using live role play – with one chair Solution Circle demonstration – chairing skills/problem solving modelled – approach when teams stuck… Emotional elements of chairing – ‘its not personal’ – splitting, projection, transference explored and ‘handling projections’ activity Vision and Road Blocks – small groups chaired and minuted – creative problem solving – Blocks to vision of great meetings creatively removed or worked around

Duration 0.5 Days 3 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for business professionals in any functional role who need to participate in Zoom meetings and webinars, and who may also be called on to host Zoom events. Overview In this course, you will participate in and host Zoom meetings to collaborate with others. You will: Use Zoom as a meeting participant. Use Zoom to host meetings. Customize Zoom settings. Manage Zoom contacts. With people transitioning to working remotely, virtual meetings have become the norm and, as a result, the Zoom video conferencing tool is gaining attention and usage. If Zoom has become part of your professional or personal life, this course will help you be a more confident and productive Zoom user. In this course, you will participate in and host Zoom meetings, use Zoom productivity tools such as breakout rooms and contacts, and apply Zoom security and personalization. Using Zoom as a Meeting Participant Topic A: Join a Zoom Meeting Topic B: Participate in a Zoom Meeting Topic C: Collaborate in a Meeting Using Zoom to Host Meetings Topic A: Schedule a Meeting Topic B: Host a Meeting Topic C: Use Breakout Rooms Topic D: Compare Meetings and Webinars Customizing Zoom Topic A: Customize Settings in the Zoom Web Portal Topic B: Customize Zoom Desktop Client Settings Managing Zoom Contacts Topic A: Add Zoom Contacts Topic B: Chat with Zoom Contacts

Effective Facilitation Tips and Saves for Chairing complex meetings

Time Management 1 Day Training in Aberystwyth

Meetings are a traditional and essential component of local government. For both elected members and officers, meetings serve as a forum for discussion and agreement, planning and monitoring, communication and leadership, and decision-making. Used appropriately, meetings can challenge, inspire, illuminate and inform. And while they are not the only meetings that elected members will be asked to attend, committee meetings, in particular, are a mainstay of the political management process. Effective chairing is important because it can provide clear leadership and direction, ensure that debates are focused and balanced, enable decisions to be reached and ensure that resources are used to best effect. This two-hour 'masterclass'-style workshop will help elected members to understand their role, offer some approaches and ideas that will help to tackle typical challenges, and help to generally improve their effectiveness as a chair. To understand the skills and qualities of a good chair To learn ideas and approaches for chairing a successful meeting that is on time and achieves its outcomes To understand the protocols and boundaries for appropriate meeting etiquette and the chair's role in managing this effectively To appreciate how to manage yourself and others appropriately To take away personal actions to apply to your role 1 Welcome and introductions Objectives What's the challenge for you? 2 We can't go on meeting like this Common meeting challenges for chairs and why they succeed or fail Consequences and impact for the Council What's the context? 3 Roles and responsibilities of an effective chair Activities and input that explore the role, skills and qualities needed Role of the chair: what is it and how to do it well 4 Chairing for success - ideas and approaches to meet the challenges Managing time and boundaries Preparation and planning Creating the right environment Self-management Challenging personalities and good meeting behaviour 5 Final plenary session What's your plan? Take away actions

The course starts with some basic definitions and statistics that outline how important running meetings effectively can be. It examines factors that make meetings great, and some practical steps you can take to ensure everything runs smoothly and successful outcomes are achieved. It also covers some of the ways you can handle any problems that may arise. Finally, it looks at different decision-making approaches you can use and finishes off with some notes on keeping a learning log to help you learn and grow, ultimately becoming a more confident and effective participant or chairperson.

Taking minutes is a much under-rated skill. It can be challenging at the best of times. So how do you do it for virtual meetings? This trainer-led session will help. It's a very practical programme which explores the issues specific to minuting on-line meetings and gives solutions to some of the trickier problems. Full of useful tips, the session will enable participants to: Identify how to adapt their current minute-taking skills to on-line meetings Plan and prepare for a meeting Follow a line of discussion Work in partnership with a remote Chair Deal confidently with minute-taking challenges. 1 Welcome Programme objectives Personal introductions 2 Adapting minute-taking to virtual meetings How is it different? What changes in approach are needed? 3 Preparation Preparing for the meeting Technology and equipment Dress and personal presentation Liaising with the Chair Practical preparation tips 4 Minuting tips Managing the 'techie' elements, eg. poor sound/visual quality Knowing who is speaking Following a line of discussion What if I don't hear or understand? Tips for producing a set of minutes 5 Session review Summary, key learning points, feedback and close