The Course is designed to give participants guidelines on the necessary planning, preparation, structure and processing of meetings to ensure successful outcomes. It will also provide opportunities to practice chairing and participating at meetings.

·         Make meetings shorter, more focused and productive.

·         Have clear guidelines for the planning, preparation and structure of meetings.

·         Apply the skills of leading, processing and controlling meetings.

·         Participate actively and make effective contributions.

Individuals who will benefit from this course include: Managers, Leaders, Supervisors and Individuals who want to improve their ability to run effective meetings.

·         Common problems associated with meetings.

·         Responsibilities of the meeting leader.

·         Planning the meeting: the purpose and objective.

·         Deciding the type of meeting, level of formality and leading/chairing style.

·         Planning the structure: drawing up a sequential, informative, timed agenda.

·         Leading meetings: effective positive, motivational introductions, clarifying ground rules/objectives.

·         Introducing agenda items, clarifying and gaining agreement with objectives.

·         Processing discussions: use of statements, questions, listening, acknowledging, clarifying, summarizing, confirming.

·         Gaining positive participation. Concluding positively: by gaining agreement on actions, accountabilities and deadlines.

·         Exploring different situations/behaviors: reviewing options for handling these appropriately.

·         Participating: the importance of planning, preparation and presentation. -Making a constructive contribution, stating your case and listening. -Supporting individuals, building on their contributions and ideals.

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

·         (30%) Based on Case Studies

·         (30%) Techniques 

·         (30%) Role Play

·         (10%) Concepts

·         Pre-test and Post-test

·         Variety of Learning Methods

·         Lectures

·         Case Studies and Self Questionaires

·         Group Work

·         Discussion

·         Presentation

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session