Facilitating Meetings Effectively

In this course, you will develop the skills to facilitate meetings effectively.

You will:

• Build a foundation for a successful meeting.
• Prepare for a meeting.
• Set the stage for a meeting.
• Facilitate a meeting.
• Facilitate a specialized meeting.

Lesson 1: Building a Foundation for Successful Meetings

 Topic A: Identify Types of Meetings

 Topic B: Identify Attributes of Strong Meeting Leaders

Lesson 2: Preparing for a Meeting

 Topic A: Clarify the Purpose of the Meeting

 Topic B: Identify Participants

 Topic C: Plan Meeting Logistics

 Topic D: Create an Agenda

Lesson 3: Setting the Stage for a Meeting

 Topic A: Establish a Meeting Climate

 Topic B: Resolve Challenging Situations

Lesson 4: Facilitating a Meeting

 Topic A: Lead a Meeting

 Topic B: Make Sound Decisions

 Topic C: Publish Meeting Minutes

 Topic D: Close a Meeting

Lesson 5: Facilitating Specialized Meetings

 Topic A: Manage a Brainstorming Session

 Topic B: Manage a Virtual Meeting

 Topic C: Manage an International Meeting