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MANAGEMENT SKILLS ASSOCIATES
P.O. Box 365
Solvang, CA 93464
Phone: (805) 688-2388 Fax: (805) 688-7787 E-mail: casey752@verizon.net
Web: www.syv.com/~casey



WORKSHOP TITLE: MAKING MEETINGS WORK

LENGTH AND SIZE: Two days – Maximum 14 students

INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn (Casey) Reynolds

It’s no secret that most people are less than enthusiastic about attending meetings. Yet in today’s work environment, the group meeting is increasingly essential.

This workshop demonstrates how better planning and better communication disciplines can dramatically improve conferences, making them more cost-effective and productive. Students will practice functioning more efficiently and confidently in a group setting, both as leaders and as contributing attendees.

Included in the workshop agenda:

bulletUnderstanding different types of meetings
bullet Deciding when a meeting is required, and when it isn’t
bullet Assessing the separate responsibilities of leader and attendee
bullet Planning ahead – agenda, participants, setting, time frame
bullet Establishing clear objectives
bullet Knowing when and how to use handouts
bullet Stimulating discussion and sticking to the subject
bullet Handling difficult people; encouraging their participation
bullet Dealing with conflict and confrontation
bullet Producing results and clarifying decisions
bullet Establishing responsibility for action, and following up on assignments