This course will provide you with a practical guide to managing meeting dynamics. You will identify and practice how to make your meetings shorter and more productive. You will learn techniques for increasing participation and improving decision-making.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course you should be able to:

• Develop an effective agenda and keep meetings on track.
• Encourage participants in meetings to “open up” with significant input to create an environment of active participation.
• Reinforce and become confident with group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate proven methods for enhancement of group problem-solving and decision-making.

Competencies covered in this course: Facilitation

Intended Audience: Anyone who conducts meetings and needs to learn a more efficient way to manage them.