Course

Running Effective Meetings Training Course

Develop the skills and confidence to plan, lead, and participate in productive meetings that encourage engagement, deliver clear outcomes, and make the best use of everyone's time.

Teams from £1,850 / $2,960 UK|EAME / USA
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Individuals from £14.99 UK|EAME
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  1. FIRST-LINE MANAGEMENT
Running Effective Meetings Training Course
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Course outcomes

  • By the end of the Running Effective Meetings course, participants will plan, lead and contribute to meetings with greater confidence and focus. They will ensure meetings produce clear outcomes, agreed actions, and effective follow-through.

Who is this course for?

The Running Effective Meetings Training Course is designed for managers, team leaders, project managers, and professionals who regularly organise or contribute to meetings. It is ideal for anyone who wants to improve meeting effectiveness, encourage participation, and ensure discussions lead to clear decisions and meaningful action.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Before the meeting starts

Identifying what makes a meeting effective, planning thoroughly, and taking the necessary actions before the meeting begins.

During the meeting

Using practical techniques to start strongly, maintain momentum, and keep discussions focused.

Voice and body language

Using tone, energy, and language effectively, appearing relaxed, and recognising common communication barriers.

Conference calls

Avoiding the pitfalls of remote meetings, encouraging inclusion, and overcoming the challenges of virtual collaboration.

After the meeting

Defining clear actions, maintaining momentum, and ensuring agreed outcomes are followed through.

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

For individuals

Individual learners

Individual learner access is handled through LearnFlix.

UK|EAME from £14.99
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For teams

Teams and organisations

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UK|EAME / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

How can first-time managers improve their skills in leading remote meetings?

First-time managers can improve their remote meeting leadership by learning how to plan meetings with clear objectives, encourage participation, manage discussions confidently, and keep conversations focused. This course provides practical techniques that help managers lead engaging virtual meetings, make effective decisions, and ensure agreed actions are followed through.

How do you measure the ROI of Running Effective Meetings training?

The impact of meeting facilitation training can be measured through improvements in meeting efficiency, participant engagement, decision-making, and productivity. Organisations may also monitor shorter meeting times, clearer action plans, better attendance, employee feedback, and increased confidence among managers responsible for leading meetings.

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