Run Meetings That Work: A Practical Tune-Up Workshop
What You'll Learn in Run Meetings That Work: A Practical Tune-Up Workshop
Course Length
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify when meetings are necessary and when they’re not
- Set clear objectives and prepare a purposeful agenda
- Adapt to different personality styles to improve meeting dynamics
- Facilitate meetings that are focused, respectful, and engaging
- Follow up effectively to ensure accountability and next steps
Target Student
This workshop is ideal for anyone who leads, organizes, or participates in meetings and wants to improve how meetings are planned, facilitated, and followed up. It’s especially helpful for professionals working in hybrid or remote environments who want to strengthen their communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills to make every meeting more effective and impactful.
Course Outline
We spend a lot of time in meetings, but is it always time well spent? This practical workshop helps participants run meetings that are focused, collaborative, and action-oriented. Through engaging discussions and self-assessments, participants will explore how to plan effectively, adapt to different personalities, stay on track, and follow through with clarity.
Section 1: When to Have a Meeting vs. Alternatives
How to Decide If a Meeting Is Necessary
Alternatives to Meetings (Email, Chat, OneNote, Planner, Loop, etc.)
Understanding When Meetings Waste Time vs. Add Value
Section 2: Personality Styles in Meetings
Understanding the Four Personality Types
Identifying Your Style and How It Influences Meetings
Adapting to Others for Better Collaboration
Section 3: Preparing for a Productive Meeting
Defining Clear Outcomes and Focused Agendas
Inviting the Right People
Choosing the Best Format for Engagement
Section 4: Running Effective & Engaging Meetings
Starting Strong and Staying on Track
Encouraging Balanced Participation
Managing Distractions and Different Communication Styles
Tips for Hybrid Meetings
Section 5: Following Up & Driving Accountability
Capturing Key Decisions and Action Items
Assigning Responsibility Clearly
Creating a Simple Follow-Up Routine
Run Meetings That Work: A Practical Tune-Up Workshop
Upcoming Classes
All Public classes are held onlinewith a live instructor
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30 Days of After-Training Support
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Certificate of Completion
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Can I customize my course?
OF COURSE!
Customized to meet your unique needs
We can customize your training to fit your exact needs, whether it's making small adjustments or creating entirely new courses. From setting specific objectives and including your own files to addressing unique challenges, we're here to help. We can even tailor the training to align more closely with how you work and to fit perfectly into your schedule. Our goal is to provide training that's as unique as your goals.
Access to your recorded session for 60 days
You can request your private session be recorded. You can have access for 60 days to revisit what you’ve learned.