Workshop: How to Conduct Productive Meetings

[ad name=”Google Adsense 468_60″]
LectureMaker and Blue Cube Toastmasters Club are sponsoring a 1 hour workshop on how to conduct productive meetings Tuesday night June 7’th from 5:30pm to 7pm.

Why attend? Become a better speaker, be more proficient with your time, and be recognized as a leader within your organization.

Seating is limited, and registration is required for all attendees except Blue Cube Toastmasters members:

• $6.11 per guest, advance registration through EventBrite
• $10.00 per guest, at the door
• Guests get $5.00 off if they join Blue Cube Toastmasters Club within one week

 

Video Introduction

 

Link to video

 

References used within the video:

Time is wasted in business meetings

Some links on Toastmasters.org site on “How to Conduct Better Meetings”

 

What You Get

You will learn how to prepare for a meeting, create a concise agenda, lead or participate in the three most common meeting types (give information, get information, and problem solving), how to conclude a meeting, how to build consensus during a meeting, as well as your own workbook and certificate of completion.

Are you FRUSTRATED by: Meetings that don’t end on time Action items that never get done Lack of order or purpose Inability to make decisions

Then this seminar is for you!

 

You will LEARN HOW to: Create an agenda in 10 minutes Maintain order and respect Generate ideas Resolve conflicts End your meetings on time Follow up effectively And much more….

Agenda

• 5:30 pm Registration, Food, Networking
• 6:00 pm Workshop begins
• 7:00 pm Meeting ends

EventBrite Link:

www.eventbrite.com/event/1739261177

LectureMaker Link:

www.lecturemaker.com/2011/05/conduct-productive-meetings/

Blue Cube Toastmasters Link:

http://bluecube.freetoasthost.com/

 

Notes

 

Meeting Planning Worksheet

 

Purpose:

Time:

Participants:

Location:

Special arrangements:

Agenda:

Assignments:

 

Meeting Opening Checklist

 

1. Establish a friendly atmosphere
2. Start on time
3. Bring everyone up to date
4. Open with an attention-getter
5. Introduce the situation or problem
6. State the purpose of the meeting
7. Welcome the group
8. Establish a method for discussion