Chairing and Managing Meetings

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The Programme

The Chairing and Managing Meetings workshop aims to take the pain out of meetings and to introduce staff to the principles and techniques involved. Meetings are an important and integrated part of organisational communication consultation, debate and decision-making. Organisations need effective meetings but these do not happen without correct procedures, preparation and planning. The workshop will focus on providing an opportunity to participants to learn the skills needed to chair meetings and/or to contribute effectively to online and face-to-face meetings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Chairing and Managing Meetings training, participants will:

• understand of the principles and best practice of preparing for and conducting meetings 
• learn the techniques most commonly encountered in meetings
• enhance skills in communication and assertiveness
• improve existing, or acquire new skills to maximise their contribution at meetings.

Course Content

The course will cover the following areas:

• Why have a meeting
• Different roles and responsibilities of staff attending meetings
• Planning for meetings (online and face-to-face)
• Leading and managing a meeting effectively
• Attending and contributing positively at meetings
• Managing conflict, decision-making and assertiveness
• After meetings – what needs to be done and who is going to do it.

Other Information

This course can be tailored for in-house delivery. Please email training@ipa.ie if you would like further information about customised training.

Course Leader

The Chairing and Managing Meetings course is delivered by Christine McNally, IPA Associate Management Specialist.

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