Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Planning and Preparing

  • How to choose the time and place

  • How to Create and Use an agenda

  • How to set up the meeting space

  • How to incorporate your electronic options

  • Meeting Roles and Responsibilities

  • Chairing a Meeting

  • How to professionally deal with personality conflicts

  • How to take minutes

  • How to make the most of your meeting using games, activities and prizes

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

    • Getting Started
    • Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Module Two: Planning and Preparing (I)

    • Planning and Preparing (I)
    • Identifying the Participants
    • Choosing the Time and Place
    • Creating the Agenda
    • Case Study
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: Planning and Preparing (II)

    • Planning and Preparing (II)
    • Gathering Materials
    • Sending Invitations
    • Making Logistical Arrangements
    • Case Study
    • Module Three: Review Questions
  • 4

    Module Four: Setting up the Meeting Space

    • Setting up the Meeting Space
    • The Basic Essentials
    • The Extra Touches
    • Choosing a Physical Arrangement
    • Case Study
    • Module Four: Review Questions
  • 5

    Module Five: Electronic Options

    • Electronic Options
    • Overview of Choices Available
    • Things to Consider
    • Making a Final Decision
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: Meeting Roles and Responsibilities

    • Meeting Roles and Responsibilities
    • The Chairperson
    • The Minute Taker
    • The Attendees
    • Variations for Large and Small Meetings
    • Case Study
    • Module Six: Review Questions
  • 7

    Module Seven: Chairing a Meeting (I)

    • Chairing a Meeting (I)
    • Getting Off on the Right Foot
    • The Role of the Agenda
    • Using a Parking Lot
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Chairing a Meeting (II)

    • Chairing a Meeting (II)
    • Keeping the Meeting on Track
    • Dealing with Overtime
    • Holding Participants Accountable
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: Dealing with Disruptions

    • Dealing with Disruptions
    • Running in and Out
    • Cell Phone and PDA Ringing
    • Off on a Tangent
    • Personality Conflict
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Taking Minutes

    • Taking Minutes
    • What are Minutes?
    • What do I Record?
    • A Take-Home Template
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Making the Most of Your Meeting

    • Making the Most of Your Meeting
    • The 50 Minute Meeting
    • Using Games
    • Giving Prizes
    • Stuffed Magic
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise

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