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Meeting Management


Meeting Management

Power Skills | Administrative Skills


About This Course

You will learn planning and leading techniques that will give you the confidence to run a meeting that will engage the attendees and leave a positive and lasting impression. Through this workshop, you will learn the needed skills in planning and implementing a successful meeting. The Meeting Management workshop will explore how to reduce waste and make meetings more efficient. This is a hands-on workshop and your participation will help make it a valuable experience. Use this time to begin the process of developing your skills along with other participants who share the same desire to improve their meeting management skills. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Planning and Preparing (I) Identifying the Participants Choosing the Time and Place Creating the Agenda Module Three: Planning and Preparing (II) Gathering Materials Sending Invitations Making Logistical Arrangements Module Four: Setting up the Meeting Space The Basic Essentials The Extra Touches Choosing a Physical Arrangement Module Five: Electronic Options Overview of Choices Available Things to Consider Making a Final Decision Module Six: Meeting Roles and Responsibilities The Chairperson The Minute Taker The Attendees Variations for Large and Small Meetings Module Seven: Chairing a Meeting (I) Getting Off on the Right Foot The Role of the Agenda Using a Parking Lot Module Eight: Chairing a Meeting (II) Keeping the Meeting on Track Dealing with Overtime Holding Participants Accountable Module Nine: Dealing with Disruptions Running in and Out Cell Phone and PDA's Ringing Off on a Tangent Personality Conflict Module Ten: Taking Minutes What are Minutes? What do I Record? A Take-Home Template Module Eleven: Making the Most of Your Meeting The 50 Minute Meeting Using Games Giving Prizes Stuffed Magic Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)


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Quotations: Quotes are valid for 30 days only. Payments: Payments are due within 30 days from the invoice date if you have an approved account with ht+a, alternately according to any written agreement between ht+a and the Customer, failing which payment is due immediately upon receipt of the invoice. Confirmation: Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. All Events: It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they have a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer or smartphone) to join video calls (where applicable) and access course materials and tests. ht+a's sustainability policy includes not providing printed course materials, including for in-person events, however, customers may choose to print their course materials if desired. In-Person Public Events: The course fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include hotel rooms or travel expenses. ht+a will share the discounted group rate for hotel accommodation with you when available and recommends booking between 2 and 3 weeks prior to each event for rates and flexibility. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. In-Person In-House Events: Pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide any catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, and appropriate furnishings. Publications: The price for certain courses includes the official VDA QMC publication and shipping thereof. Please note that additional local customs or delivery fees are for the customer's account and ht+a will not be responsible for these fees. Certificates: Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements.

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