OVERVIEW

1. Introduction to Meeting Management:

Participants grasp the pivotal role of effective meetings in organizational success, alongside an exploration of the responsibilities inherent to meeting management.

2. Meeting Planning Essentials:

This module equips participants with the ability to articulate meeting objectives and desired outcomes, craft thorough meeting agendas, and judiciously select meeting formats and venues.

3. Facilitation Techniques:

Enabling effective management of meeting dynamics, this segment focuses on fostering participant engagement, implementing facilitation techniques for productive group interactions, and navigating challenging behaviors and conflicts.

4. Agenda Management:

Participants learn to construct structured and focused meeting agendas, prioritize agenda items, and adeptly allocate time, while also cultivating flexibility to manage unexpected changes or disruptions.

5. Time Management Strategies:

This module emphasizes maximizing meeting productivity, implementing timekeeping strategies to maintain focus, and efficiently managing meeting schedules and timelines.

6. Communication Skills for Meetings:

Enhancing both verbal and nonverbal communication during meetings, participants refine active listening techniques, hone their ability to provide clear instructions, and develop skills in delegating tasks effectively.

7. Decision Making and Consensus Building:

Participants gain insights into facilitating decision-making processes within meetings, navigating conflicts, and fostering consensus among participants, while also evaluating alternative solutions and reaching agreements.

8. Meeting Evaluation and Follow-Up:

This segment focuses on documenting meeting minutes and action items, assigning responsibilities and deadlines for follow-up tasks, and evaluating meeting effectiveness to implement improvements.

9. Technology in Meeting Management:

Exploring the role of technology in enhancing meeting efficiency, participants learn to leverage digital tools and platforms for virtual meetings, addressing challenges and best practices for integrating technology into meetings.

10. Ethical Considerations in Meeting Management:

Participants examine ethical issues and considerations in meeting planning, ensuring fairness, transparency, and confidentiality in meetings, while upholding professional standards and integrity.

11. Case Studies and Practical Experience:

Analyzing real-world case studies to gain practical experience in meeting management.

12. Assignments, Exercises, and Exams:

Completing assignments, exercises, and exams to demonstrate proficiency and earn the certification.