Meetings are one of the most common—and often most expensive—business activities. When poorly planned or facilitated, meetings waste valuable time, reduce engagement, and delay decision-making. Effective meetings, however, drive collaboration, solve problems, clarify expectations, and move work forward.

This interactive workshop equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, facilitate, and follow up on productive meetings. Participants will learn how to determine when a meeting is necessary, prepare meaningful agendas, encourage participation, manage difficult situations, and ensure meetings result in clear decisions and actionable outcomes.

Whether leading in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetings, participants will gain practical techniques to improve efficiency, engagement, and accountability.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Determine when a meeting is the appropriate communication method.
• Select the most appropriate meeting format and objectives.
• Prepare effective agendas and meeting materials.
• Facilitate productive discussions that encourage participation.
• Manage difficult behaviors and keep meetings focused.
• Capture decisions, action items, and responsibilities.
• Conduct effective virtual and hybrid meetings.
• Evaluate meeting effectiveness and improve future meetings.

Course Topics

• Do You Really Need a Meeting?
• Types and Purposes of Meetings
• Planning Effective Meetings
• Developing Agendas
• Facilitating Discussions
• Encouraging Participation
• Managing Difficult Participants
• Virtual Meeting Best Practices
• Documenting Decisions and Action Items
• Meeting Follow-Up and Accountability

Price does not include onsite delivery. If you need pricing for onsite delivery, please contact trainer.