Learn how to plan and manage efficient and productive meetings. 

This course explores the key elements that contribute to managing effective meetings.  The critical roles and responsibilities of every meeting participant are explored and emphasized throughout the session. Course participants discuss various meeting challenges and work together to generate workable solutions.  Participants will gain insight into practical meeting management ideas and tools and how to employ them in the workplace.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand the importance of setting clear purposes and goals for meetings
• Learn techniques to handle difficult situations in meetings
• Gain strategies to build rapport among teams and get the most from meeting participants
• Appreciate the impact of your verbal and nonverbal communications
• Discover how to plan and prepare for meetings – before, during and after
• Identify the roles of the chairperson and participants
• Gain strategies to keep your meeting agenda on track

Course Endorsements & Partnerships

This course qualifies as credits toward the International Association of Business Communicators' (IABC) professional certifications.  

When applying to sit for either the exam for Communications Management Professional (CMP)® or Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP)® or to apply for recertification, Gardiner Centre courses can be an integral part of your application package. 

To learn more about this global standard certification, visit: gcccouncil.org. To inquire about sitting for a certification exam, contact the local IABC NL chapter at iabcnl@gmail.com, or visit: iabcnl.com. 

Continuing Education Contact Hours: 3.5