Why have a business meeting? Business meetings can be one of the most productive tools of the work environment. It can encourage teamwork, foster a sense of team spirit, produce stimulating ideas, provide valuable guidance, and establish plans of action. However, they can also be a complete waste of valuable time and money. Industry Week magazine estimated that $37 billion dollars is wasted every year on poorly planned or poorly led meetings. The class is designed to MAKE YOUR MEETING MATTER!

 

A BRIEF AGENDA

(This class can be adjusted from a Keynote Presentation to a full day seminar)

 

What Type of Meeting will be best for the team,            group, division?

Why are Meetings Held

Who Calls the Meetings

Who are the Participants

The Four P's of Meetings

The Four Purposes of a Meeting

The Six Elements of a Meeting       

Three Guidelines for Stating the Objectives

The Effective Meeting Chairperson

The Effective Participant

Beginning the Meeting

Keeping the Meeting in Order and on Time

Getting Prepared in Advance

Handling Interruptions

Dealing with the Monopolizer       

The Importance of a Good Listener

Figuring the Cost of a Meeting

Courtesies and Considerations