866 Meetings courses

This course, which can be run as a half day (3.5 hours) or a whole day course, is designed to help those who chair or participate in meetings to understand how to run effective meetings that are constructive, concise and actually achieve something! The course can be adapted to cover meetings in general or focus on specific types of meetings such as trustee, director or committee meetings, staff or project meetings.

COURSE CATEGORY Team Building and Leadership Visioning and Problem Solving Strategic Work Online Course now available via Teachable Platform [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/courses] – Chairing Meetings [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/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

Effective Facilitation Tips and Saves for Chairing complex meetings

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for Professionals desiring to improve their business planning, financial management, and decision-making skills and practice them in an ethical and professional manner will benefit from this course. Overview Recognize the importance of the big picture in business planning Leverage financial information to make sound business decisions Identify the importance of other financial levers to your business Understand the importance of ethics on long-term business success Appreciate how business etiquette affects your organizational success Students will learn to understand the mechanics of the organization ? reading and interpreting financials, making sound business decisions, and setting a course ? while also developing the skills to guide and direct your workforce. 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. 1. GAINING A WIDER PERSPECTIVE * Understanding Business Acumen * Improving Long and Short Term Interactions * Finding and Recognizing Growth Opportunities * Making Mindful Decisions * How to Relate to Others 2. UNDERSTANDING THE NUMBERS * Developing, Defining, and Reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Keeping Up with the Business * Understanding Sales, Costs, and Profit Margin * Monitoring Assets, Liabilities, Equity, and Financial Ratios * Reviewing Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements 3. MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS * Recognizing Talent and Organizational Management * Thinking Critically - Asking the Right Questions, Evaluating the Situation, and Making the Decision * Leveraging the Organization - Investing in Employees and Customers, Process Improvement, and Goal Alignment 4. BUSINESS ETHICS * Ensuring Ethical Obligations are Met * Understanding Roles and Responsibilities * Balancing Personal and Organizational Ethics * Managing Ethically - Maintaining the 4 P\'s 5. BUSINESS ETIQUETTE * Maintaining Etiquette across Communication Platforms - Email, IMs, and Telephone * Following Etiquette in Meetings * Delivering Etiquette in Customer Interactions

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 business meeting is the organisational backbone of any busy company. As an administrative representative, you will need to know how to plan, chair, and minute important meetings. Within this course, you'll be taught how to plan/prepare a suitable meeting space, as well as delegating and organising responsibilities during its course. You'll also be prepared on how to deal with disruptions and take effective minutes/records of the discussion. This is a helpful course that will help you make any meeting run smoothly.  LEARNING OUTCOMES: * Learning how to chair and open a business meeting * Delegating responsibilities and actions during a meeting * Providing minutes and records detailing the results from a meeting * Ensuring that the meeting details are correct and that essential attendees take part * Providing a safe and appropriate environment for the discussion * Dealing with conflict and disputes WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? * Earn a digital Certificate upon successful completion. * Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors * Study in your own time, at your own pace, through your computer tablet or mobile device * Benefit from instant feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments * Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams * Full Tutor Support on Weekdays 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 * Online study materials * Mock exams * Multiple-choice assessment CERTIFICATION After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for £9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for £15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post. COURSE CONTENT Module 01: Introduction to Meeting Management Getting Started 00:15:00 Module 02: Setting Up the Environment Setting Up the Meeting Space 00:30:00 Module 03: What to Focus? Taking Minutes 00:10:00 Order your Certificates & Transcripts Order your Certificates & Transcripts 00:00:00 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.

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.

The course covers research design principles and all main quantitative evaluation methods: randomised experiments, instrumental variables, sharp and fuzzy regression discontinuity designs, regression methods, matching methods and longitudinal methods (before-after, difference-in-differences and synthetic controls).

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

I think everyone would agree that poorly called or run meetings waste valuable time for any organisation. This course will show you how to run meetings effectively and improve your ability to instigate actions that are quick and efficient. 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.