SHORTER MEETINGS
WITH BETTER OUTCOMES
This international course shows you how to plan & design meetings to be more focused & shorter. This also results in the release of productive time for other work. You will learn how to conduct and lead meetings in new ways, including using listening & communication skills.
You will be able to recognise the potential impact of 20 typical ‘Meeting Characters’ and know how to handle them to keep your meetings on track.
WorkingSm@rt processes provide the foundation for designing and running effective online meetings which are enhanced by WorkingSm@rt meeting leadership techniques.
Instructor-led online or in person workshops:
Full workshop: 2 x half day
Express workshop: 1 x half day
including 1 hour online group review & coaching
Essentials workshop: 90 mins tailored by request
UNIQUE: ‘WorkingSm@rt in Meetings’ combines effective meeting leadership with the use of Microsoft TEAMS and/or OneNote to streamline meeting planning & administration.
LEARN HOW TO OVERCOME THESE CHALLENGES
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Meetings do not end on time
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No agendas or Meeting Objectives
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Difficulty finding related information
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People not preparing in advance
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No decisions
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Not hearing all views
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‘Verbal Updates’ consuming valuable meeting time
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Unclear actions & accountabilities
CHANGE BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS
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Define meeting objectives so they are focused
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Plan timed agendas & presentations + invite key people + arrange time-keeper & note-taker to deliver successful meetings
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Start & finish meetings on time so time is not wasted
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Leader uses skills to listen & read body language to make it easier to lead balanced meetings
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Leader understands how to involve everyone & handle 'Characters' = All views are valued to achieve consensus
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Leading discussions to decisions = Decisions are made more easily
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Noting assignments + Following-up = Clarity on responsibilities + reliable deliveries
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Evaluating meetings to improve outcomes = Learn from experience to improve
TRAINING CONTENT
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Design: What are Meeting Objectives & Requirements?
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Build: What Agenda + Preparation + Pre-Reading + Invitations?
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Run: How should meetings be led & 'Characters' handled + Who should take notes & keep time?
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Follow-up: How to record meeting agreements + How to follow-up?
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Evaluate: How do we improve meetings continuously?
AUDIENCE
Those that lead meetings
FORMAT
Hands-On Instructor-Led Sessions: Workshops of 1 x full day or 2 x half day delivered online or at client's premises.
Languages: We can deliver in English, French, German and Dutch. Real-time transcription & materials are available in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese using Microsoft TEAMS.
Follow-up Group Review and Coaching: 60 minutes Online
Class Size: Maximum 20 people per class
Tailoring: Training objectives are agreed in advance
Post-Training Survey on the impact of WorkingSmart: Results are used to assess behaviour change and improvement
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Comprehensive Learning Guide and Resource Manual: Individual Online Learning Guide with training content to refer to and reinforce the learning whenever needed
Ongoing support: WorkingSmart Helpdesk. Send us an email anytime at singapore@priority-asia.com
LearningLink: Our monthly productivity e-newsletter with impactful articles to keep you up-to-date
TESTIMONIALS
“Useful tools to manage meetings, understanding different types of people participating and managing time.”
TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRY
“Covers many important topics to consider for running effective meetings.”
PHARMACEUTICAL
INDUSTRY
“Really step back and think why we have a meeting, set agenda and follow-up.”
FINANCE
INDUSTRY
“Re-setting the standards and expectations for meetings - game changing!"