Transferable Skills

Chairing Effective Meetings

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Learning Outcomes

Have a good understanding of the roles and expectations within effective meetings, including the role of the chairperson, facilitator, minute taker and attendees
Establish the best structure for conducting an effective meeting and identify the tools and strategies needed to achieve the meeting outcomes
Develop skills and techniques to manage different behaviours and energy levels within a meeting to ensure full participation by all attendees

Description

Maximise participant contributions and achieve pre-defined meeting outcomes. NQF Level 4


Outline

1. Introduction
Self-Evaluation
The Role and Responsibilities of Committees
2. Power and Duties of the Chair
Appointment of the Chair
Power and Duties of the Chair
Key Attributes
3. Conducting a Meeting
Duties of the Chair
Notice of Meeting
Agenda: Formal Meetings
Meeting Agendas that Drive Strategic Execution
Opening the Meeting
Order of Business
Points of Order (Robert’s Rules)
Voting
Minutes
Amendments
Meeting Rules
Managing Time
Handling Dominant People
Working with Shy People
What to do when Participants are not Listening or Participating
Ending the Meeting
4. 22 Interactive Facilitation Techniques (Ice Breakers) to Optimise Participation
5. Making Small Meetings Successful
6. Distance Meetings
Advantages and Disadvantages
The Ideal Mix
Tips and Tricks for Effective Teleconference Meetings