Working in meetings can often be a time-consuming, ineffective experience. However, the importance of meeting face-to-face on a regular basis has never been greater. Some discussions can be conducted electronically but the majority of decisions are made in a formal or informal meeting.

This workshop is intended to make your employees more comfortable attending meetings that will be managed efficiently to be more productive.

Topics to be presented in this workshop include:

• Identifying problems experienced in past meetings
• Understanding the function of meetings and how it relates to the objectives of the individuals involved
• Structuring the agenda and managing the time as well as the attendees
• Recording the minutes and confining them to the purpose of the meeting
• Planning to improve the meetings

Who should attend? Those who participate in formal or informal meetings, those who chair them, or both