Proactive meeting management and moderation
A one-day advanced course on managing meetings and moderating panel discussions
This course covers the essential skills that enable top communicators to chair important meetings and moderate high-profile events such as panel discussions, debates, committees and public meetings. You will master the role of facilitator and learn to manage group dynamics, conflict, behaviour and participation.
Course content
1) Managing and chairing meetings
This module covers how to chair important meetings such as board meetings
- Structuring proceedings for effective outcomes
- Setting and managing the agenda (including timekeeping)
- Managing group dynamics
- Handling conflict
- Controlling difficult individuals
2) Moderating and facilitating
This module covers how to excel in the role of facilitator, for instance at public meetings and in panel discussions.
- Maintaining pace, energy and interest
- Preventing digression and maintaining focus on key topics
- Encouraging participation
- Ensuring clarity and understanding
- Managing participant behaviour
Course format
This course comprises two modules each covering a set of key concepts and skills. Within each module, best practice and key concepts are covered off in a concise briefing, followed by a range of stimulating learning activities like team workshops, group discussions, topical case studies and role-play exercises.
Learning outcomes
After this course, you be able to:
- Prepare and chair important meetings professionally and effectively
- Make your meetings are goal-oriented, efficient and orderly
- Manage group dynamics, challenging individuals and difficult situations
- Moderate panels and public meetings with confidence and authority
Who should attend
This is an advanced-level course designed for learners in senior roles, aspiring to mastery and innovation. Learning is pitched at a level to help you to synthesise best practice and direct strategic implementation.
Qualification credit
This course provides Advanced Professional Qualification credit, independently accredited by Edexcel. For details, download the course brochure.
Feedback
“Interesting and interactive.”
- Agbiki, FSPDC
“It was very interactive due to the small numbers.”
- Gabrielle Lindemann, KCC
“I liked the ability to ask questions within course, and to learn learning from each other.”
- A K, Marketing Matters
“Practical and to the point.”
- Asa Firm, ECA Communications Group
“Useful hand-outs, materials and training manuals.”
- Lorenzo Casarosa, Royal Institution of Naval Architects
“Very approachable, friendly and helpful. Very interactive, easy to get involved and ask questions.”
- Sarah Marzouk, Education Action International