Course Description

Mastering the Art of Meetings: Efficient, Engaging & Effective

In a fast-paced business world, time is a precious commodity. And yet, how often have we all found ourselves trapped in seemingly endless, unproductive meetings? Enter our transformative course designed to revitalize the way you perceive, conduct, and participate in business meetings.

Course Highlights:

  1. The Science of Productive Meetings: Dive deep into the psychology and mechanics behind what makes a meeting truly effective. Understand the myriad factors that can either elevate or sabotage your gatherings.

  2. Precision Planning: Grasp the art of meticulous preparation. From sending timely and informative meeting notices to crafting agendas that inspire action, we'll help you set the stage for a successful meeting even before it begins.

  3. Leveraging Technology: In an era of digital transformation, harness the power of cutting-edge tools and platforms to streamline your meetings. From virtual collaboration tools to AI-driven agenda setters, get hands-on with the future of business interactions.

  4. Addressing the Hidden Time-Wasters: Identify and rectify those stealthy productivity drains. Unearth surprising statistics on how repeated discussions, tardiness, inconsistent attendance, and poorly structured agendas can cripple productivity. By spotlighting these pitfalls, we'll help you navigate clear of them.

  5. Leadership & Diplomacy: Strengthen your leadership acumen not just to spearhead meetings, but to truly engage with and inspire every participant. Develop the dexterity to manage diverse personalities, ensuring everyone feels heard, valued, and aligned with the meeting's objectives.

  6. Interactive Case Studies: Dive into real-world scenarios where meetings have either driven monumental success or spiraled into chaos. Extract invaluable lessons from these instances, shaping your strategies.

  7. The Human Element: While processes and technology are pivotal, the heart of any meeting is its participants. Delve into the nuances of team dynamics, understanding individual motivations, strengths, and challenges. Learn techniques to ensure every voice is heard and every perspective is acknowledged.

Why This Course?
Meetings aren't just about discussing agendas; they're platforms for collaborative brainstorming, strategic alignment, and driving actionable outcomes. They are the lifeblood of any thriving organization. However, without the right approach, they can quickly devolve into unproductive time sinks.

This course isn't just about running meetings; it's about transforming them into powerful catalysts for change, innovation, and progress. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, this course equips you with a comprehensive toolkit to elevate every meeting you conduct or attend.

Step into a World of Empowered Meetings:
Embark on a journey that challenges conventional wisdom, replacing outdated practices with forward-thinking strategies. Discover how, with the right tools and mindset, meetings can become the most productive part of your workday.

Join us in redefining the art of the meeting. Transform them from routine obligations to dynamic platforms of engagement and action. Welcome to a future where every meeting matters!

 

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate how to prepare for effective business meetings.
  • Design an agenda for an effective meeting.
  • Manage an effective business meeting using techniques outlined.
  • Deal with common meeting problems.
  • Determine when too many meetings are too much.
  • Demonstrate how to make meetings work.
  • Summarize managing meetings for productivity and effectiveness.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
An Introduction 1 points
Lesson 1 Assignment 2 points
Lesson 1 Exam 10 points
Lesson 2 Exam 10 points
Lesson 3 Exam 10 points
Lesson 4 Exam 9 points
Lesson 5 Exam 10 points
Lesson 6 Assignment 2 points
Lesson 6 Exam 10 points
Lesson 7 Exam 8 points
Lesson 8 Exam 10 points
Lesson 9 Exam 10 points
Lesson 10 Exam 10 points
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