Planning And Facilitating Effective Meetings For Time Management

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this programme, the participants will be able to :

• Greater confidence when facilitating meetings
• Better use of time for you and your organisation through more effective facilitation of meetings
• Better planning process to achieve the desired results in meeting objectives
• Better time management for efficiency and effectiveness
• Strategies for coping with difficult people when facilitating meetings

Target Audience

The course is suitable for managers and professionals from all sectors who facilitate groups or teams and who would benefit from developing their skills to achieve successful team/group outcomes.

Level for Executives and above

Methodology

This programme will consist of delivery of the concepts of facilitation and time management by the course leader, followed by short, practical sessions in pairs or groups. Participant will have the opportunity to practice techniques and ideas learnt during the course.

Course Modules

Module 1 – The Five Rules Of Facilitation
Module 2 – Prioritizing Your Time
Module 3 – Planning A Productive Meeting
Module 4 – Executing A Productive Meeting
Module 5 – Facilitating Discussion And Decisions – Explore The Issues
Module 6 – Communication Skills For Facilitators
Module 7 – Dealing With Challenges – Crowd Control
Module 8 – Facilitation Conclusion – Tie Up The Loose End