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LO7 - Meeting Planning and Preparation

LO7 - Meeting Planning and Preparation

Overview - LO7 - Meeting Planning and Preparation

This course is provided by Learning4Business. Having completed this course you should be able to plan and prepare effectively for meetings, specifically in respect of:

  • setting meeting objectives, agenda and timings
  • participant attitude and commitment
  • meeting structure
  • selecting and preparing participants
  • materials preparation

Bearing in mind how much time managers and staff spend in meetings, it is perhaps surprising that more thought does not go into planning for a successful outcome. Failure to plan and prepare properly can result in a great deal of wasted time, effort and money.

Having achieved the learning outcomes of this course, you should have the necessary knowledge to plan for maximum value from meetings.

Ineffective meetings represent a waste of time, money and human resource to any organisation, and the most frequent cause of ineffective meetings is poor preparation. As a result of this course you will prepare effectively, so contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

The course is divided into 10 sections covering the following areas:

  • confirming the necessity for a meeting
  • setting meeting objectives
  • planning contingencies
  • the attitude and commitment of participants
  • structuring the meeting
  • selecting participants
  • preparing participants
  • timing the meeting
  • preparing the venue and materials
  • planning and writing the agenda

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 40 mins. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

Target Audience

Anyone who wishes to prepare effectively, so contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

Entry Requirements

None

Cost

£40.00 + VAT (£48.00 inc. VAT)

Discounts are available for multiple purchases - phone 01943 605976, or email info@virtual-college.co.uk for details

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