InsideNGO's Operational Excellence Week
Making Meetings Work: Facilitation Skills to Ensure Desired Outcomes
February 20, 2012
Nairobi, Kenya
Overview
Few organizations make meeting facilitation a priority - hence we don't see many meeting leaders getting very good at it. And we all spend far too much time in meetings to not take full advantage of the time and energy of those participating.
Knowing what an organization, team or group wants to achieve is important. Developing and managing the right “how” (process) is key to reaching the desired outcomes. If you’ve ever planned or been in a meeting or planning process that seems to have gone awry (i.e. group is bogged down in unimportant topics, one person does all the talking, not everyone contributes, unsure if the whole group buys in, or the ending does not result in the desired outcome) and you want to learn how to manage things differently and more successfully, then this workshop is for you!
At this one-day workshop you will learn how to make meetings an effective tool for your organization’s success. Learn the elements that make for effective meetings such as setting a clear agenda, clarity on the type of meeting being held, sticking to the agenda, summarizing action items, and many more. Learn leadership skills that will help you lead or facilitate effective and productive meetings. You’ll get tips to help you take full advantage of the meetings you attend, and positively affect meetings to achieve desired outcomes.
Who Should Attend?
This course is specially design for individuals in organizations who
- are responsible for managing meetings, planning processes and other organizational projects that involve managing and meeting with groups of people
- want to acquire or deepen their facilitation and group leadership skills
Course Objectives:
The core components of the course include:
- The basics of facilitation
- Designing an effective process for planning meetings and other
group processes - Recognizing and moving between content and process effectively to keep a group on target
- Avoiding conversations that get bogged down and other “attractive distracters” that can divert a group from its process
- Tips for the toolbox, techniques for running effective meetings and how to navigate a group through a decision-making process
- Managing challenging people in groups
- What to do when it goes wrong!
- Hands-on practice in design and facilitation
How do I register?:
Scroll down for the registration form and payment info. You can also register for this event by sending an email to workshops@InsideNGO.org and requesting a Registration Form. You can phone 203-226-3650 for further information on this workshop.
About the Trainers
Maureen MacCarthy, MBA, NHA. Maureen is the co-founder and lead evaluation consultant for MGS Consulting Services. Maureen has a Masters in Business Administration degree and an undergraduate degree in Social Work. She has served on the faculty for the University of Washington and City University. Maureen's MBA program focused in managerial leadership and she also has a background in Business Tax and Accounting issues. Having been a manager of large employee and client systems in the social and health care industries, Maureen understands first-hand the challenges and constraints that government-regulated organizations face. She is skilled at managing the intersection of business and community systems, ranging from researching methods for the City of Seattle to reduce food waste, providing market research for non-profit organizations, and developing successful communication strategies for individuals and organizations.
Tentaive Agenda
The agenda for the How to Make Meetings Workshop is coming soon!
Register/Payment Info
Step 1: Fill out the registration form below.
Step 2: Submit fee payment and be sure to meet the payment deadlines shown above. Click HERE for the payment form and instructions.
Please read our Administrative Policies below.
Payment Policy: Payment is due before the start of the workshop.
Cancellation / No Show Policy: Cancellation notification received in writing to
klayton@InsideNGO.org by the Regular Fee Payment deadline will be eligible for a full credit to a future workshop. Registrants who cancel after the Regular Fee Payment deadline will receive a credit of the fee paid less a $100 cancellation penalty. Registrants who do not show up for the workshop without prior notification will forfeit the full registration fee.Substitution Policy: Substitutions are accepted up to and including the date of the workshop. Please provide a written request to klayton@InsideNGO.org indicating the name of the original registrant and the name/contact information for the substitute attendee. Sharing of registrations is not permitted.
For more information regarding refund, complaint and/or program cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (203) 226-3650 or by email at klayton@InsideNGO.org.