This one-day training session teaches you the skills required for leading successful small working meetings where participants contribute their energy, commitment, and skills to complete tasks. These types of meetings aim to achieve tangible outcomes like problem-solving, idea generation, or information exchange. Success lies in effectively using the strengths of each team member while maintaining focus on the common goal.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the value of meetings as a management tool.
• Recognize the critical planning step that makes meeting time more effective.
• Identify process tools that can help create an open and safe forum for discussion.
• Develop and practice techniques for handling counterproductive behaviors.

Intended Audience: All audiences.