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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Learning Outcomes
- Define the specific objectives and necessary tasks for a successful business meeting, ensuring all participants are informed of their roles and responsibilities.
- Identify the type of meeting required—information update, decision-making, or urgent action—and organize attendees and resources accordingly to ensure meeting efficiency.
- Demonstrate the ability to create a structured meeting agenda including topics, responsibilities, and time allocations, ensuring effective communication and meeting efficiency.
- Identify and explain the importance of sending timely meeting notifications, including key details such as date, time, location, and agenda content, to ensure team preparedness.
- Demonstrate effective meeting leadership by starting and ending meetings on time, managing agendas efficiently, and maintaining participant engagement throughout.
- Identify disruptive behaviors in meetings and implement strategies to minimize them, ensuring productive and respectful team interactions during discussions.
- Define strategies to manage diverse personalities during meetings to enhance group collaboration and productivity.
- Recognize and implement techniques to prevent and address common meeting inefficiencies such as late starts, lack of planning, and weak participation.
- Demonstrate understanding of the negative impact of excessive meetings on individual creativity and teamwork, and develop a plan to enhance productivity through alternative communication methods.
- Identify key indicators that classify meetings as non-value adding, and propose strategies to streamline meeting schedules, reducing overall meeting hours by 20%.
- Apply strategies to maintain participant engagement and focus during meetings using audiovisual aids and other techniques
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills in meetings by identifying and addressing potential issues before they occur
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and eliminate wasteful activities during meetings to increase productivity and effectiveness.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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An Introduction | 1 points |
Lesson 1 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 2 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 4 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 9 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 6 Assignment | 2 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 8 points |
Lesson 8 Activity | 1 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 10 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 10 points |