Planning Meetings Fit for Purpose


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description
Have you ever yawned your way through a presentation or meeting, and left feeling like it was a waste of your time? Maybe the meeting wasn't relevant to you or it wasn’t presenting the information in an engaging way. Meetings are among the most expensive forms of communication, so it's essential to make the investment worthwhile. In this course, you'll discover a process for preparing effective meetings by establishing a clear purpose and objectives. With the right people and agenda, and solid prep work, you're nearly there! If you struggle to start meetings on the right note, this course can help you get the most out of them, saving you valuable time.

Target Audience
Individuals who want to develop their planning, managing, and facilitation skills for running effective business meetings

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.3

Lesson Objectives

Planning Meetings Fit for Purpose

  • recognize the value of planning meetings
  • identify the questions to ask to determine if a meeting is necessary
  • identify who should participate in a meeting
  • use a process for creating an effective agenda
  • recognize how to prepare yourself and others for a meeting
  • recognize the goals served by examples of opening statements in a meeting
  • Course Number:
    comm_50_a01_bs_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone