Effective Meetings

Learn how to decide whether a meeting is needed, plan a clear purpose and agenda, and invite the right people. The course covers meeting roles, inclusive discussion in person, online and in hybrid settings, and how to turn decisions into followed-up actions.
Modules
3
Duration
About 20 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
8 questions from a bank of 12

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Decide whether a meeting is the best way to achieve a goal
  • ✓Plan a meeting with a clear purpose, agenda and the right attendees
  • ✓Describe the roles of chair, note-taker and timekeeper
  • ✓Run inclusive discussions in person, online and in hybrid meetings
  • ✓Record decisions and actions and send clear follow-up notes
  • ✓Apply techniques for shorter meetings and protected focus time

Course contents

  1. Module 1: Planning a meeting worth having

    Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Running inclusive discussions

    Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Decisions, actions and follow-up

    Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Final assessment & certificate