How To Conduct Effective Meetings

How To Conduct Effective Meetings
'A Badly Run Meeting Is Where People Take Minutes And Waste Hours'

Who Should Attend?
Managers who run, or attend meetings, should attend this programme, to learn how to improve motivation, productivity, participation, and leadership skills through conducting well run, time-bound meetings.

About the Programme
Meetings are seen to be an important part of every business. Yet they are one of the biggest time wasters. Poorly planned, badly handled meetings cost hours of time that could be used more effectively. In the U.A.E. one of the main complaints of delegates on our Time Management programmes is - 'poorly planned' 'too long' 'badly run' meetings. Late attendance, no agenda, no prioritisation of items, poor chairmanship, etc., are all common complaints. This course provides all the essential skills for running effective meetings.

Course Objectives

To examine the current methods of conducting meetings in delegates' organizations
To clearly understand the techniques required for running effective meetings
To examine communication techniques in face-to-face communication
To give delegates the opportunity to practise the skills learned in the programme through a highly participative exercise

What You Will Gain

Increased confidence in both attending and running meetings. The ability to consistently contribute effectively in meetings

Programme Contents

Meetings Management
Bad Meetings Vs Good Meetings
Quiz: Your Organization’s Meetings
Overcoming The Barriers To Effective Communication
Skilled Communication
Listening
When To Hold A Meeting
Meeting Types
The Agenda
Action Words
What Do We Need To Think About To Run An Effective Meeting?
Preparing For A Meeting
Responsibilities For The Meeting Leader
An Action-Orientated Record Of The Meeting
Ten Good ‘Open’ Questions
Brainstorming
Dealing With A Conflict Of Interest
From "No" To "Yes"
Meetings - A Practical Exercise

1 Day - Non-Residential

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates:

Date: 25th September, 2008
Location: Dubai
Brochure Price: Dhs 1580.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,422.00 (Ramadan Discount (10%))

Date: 4th November, 2008
Location: Qatar
Brochure Price: Dhs 1580.00
Online Price: Dhs 1,501.00 (Save 5% Online)

All courses run during Ramadan from 1st September 2008 to 30th September 2008 will qualify for a 10% discount (including booking online or offline).

To cater for the needs of Muslim delegates fasting, courses will start earlier and all breaks will be substantially reduced.

Tutor / delegate contact time will remain at 6.5 hours.

Dubai Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Abu Dhabi Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Before the course each delegate will be asked to complete a Pre-Course Briefing Form to determine their individual objectives for attending the course. These objectives will be used by the tutor to give on-target training that is focused on the individual delegates.

At the end of the course each delegate will be asked to complete a Personal Development Plan that can be used as part of future appraisals and that will also be an important tool for management reference.

Total investment includes - Training Materials, Lunch & Refreshments.

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How To Conduct Effective Meetings 'A Badly Run Meeting Is Where People Take Minutes And Waste Hours'

How To Conduct Effective Meetings
'A Badly Run Meeting Is Where People Take Minutes And Waste Hours'