Meetings are fantastic
opportunities for dynamic interaction and creative problem-solving.
Don't let that valuable time be wasted! Provide your employees with
the skills to use meetings to their maximum potential — and save time
and money in the process!
In just one,
six-hour course, participants will learn :
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How
to rethink the value of meetings and help all who participate
to maximize meeting results. |
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Little-known
environmental considerations that can maximize or undermine a
meeting. |
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Subtle,
effective tactics for controlling and turning around problem participants. |
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Techniques
for ensuring meetings bypass "group think" to create high quality
decisions. |
Who will benefit...
This seminar is
ideal for any manager, supervisor, team leader, or executive with hiring
responsible - ties. By successfully building a team of positive, top-performing
associates, a manager's job becomes one of maximizing performance rather
than constant problem-solving.
How we present
this material...
To minimize work
disruption, we will present this exciting, one-day program at your business
site. Plus, we tailor the training to the specific needs of your organization.
As always, our seminars are 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Key learning
points...
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The "Meeting Options Matrix" n essential tool to ensure whether
calling a meeting is the best solution. |
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Nine
pitfalls most meetings fall into and strategies to overcome them.
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How
to efficiently construct an agenda that focuses discussions, streamlines
resources, and achieves objectives. |
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"Public Minutes"— a new strategy for capturing the best ideas
and ensuring they're acted on. |
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Refined,
professional questioning methods that help others save face, keep
discussions on track, build buy-in, and keep meetings positive
and productive. |
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The
nine dangers of being "too polite" |
As a result of
this framing...
Your employees will
gain a better understanding of the potential of a great meeting. Less
time and money will be wasted on unnecessary and unproductive meetings.
Participants will appreciate the savings in frustration and boredom
as well! You have our written guarantee of complete satisfaction.
The Power of
Meetings
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Collective
Intelligence |
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Supporting
What We Create |
The Art of Calling
a Meeting
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The
Meeting Options Matrix |
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Preparation
and Positioning |
Maximizing the
Environment
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The
Energy Issue |
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Optimal Conditions |
Refining the
Agenda
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The
Essence of Control |
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Grafting
the Agenda |
Knowing and Managing
Key Roles in Meetings
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The New Roles in a Meeting |
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Turning
Around Problematic Roles |
Capturing Ideas
and Actions
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Critiquing
Typical Methods |
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Constructing "Public" Minutes |
Essential Meeting
Communication Skills
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The Fine Art of Questions |
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A New Look at Summarizing |
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