Description
Meetings have a poor reputation. They are often labeled, “a waste of time.” That’s a shame because that should rarely, if ever, be the case. With the right people facilitating a meeting, you should expect excellent meeting results in the least possible amount of time.
Imagine having a core group of meeting facilitators who really knew how to maximize the productivity of any meeting. This hands-on workshop is about giving people who are willing to show this kind of leadership the facilitation skills they will need to make a meeting successful.
Who should attend
Managers and supervisors who run meetings. Project and team leaders. Emerging leaders who want to develop this core leadership skill.
What you’ll learn
- The facilitator’s role
- Facilitation competencies
- Session planning and agenda development
- Problem-solving tools like multi-voting, brainstorming, structured discussion, and other useful techniques.
- Facilitation tools such as ground rules, parking lots, and note-taking.
- Balancing participation
- Keeping the group focused
- Dealing with negativity
- Managing power imbalances
- Managing the clock
- Documenting outcomes
- Trouble-shooting
Ideal format
Workshop for 10 – 16 participants
Typical length
Two days
