Face to face / Online public schedule & onsite training. Restaurant lunch included at STL venues.
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From £421 List price £650
This course is suitable for key stakeholders and staff of all levels who wish to maximise results from managing meetings, to learn about relevant communication strategies, and to understand more about objective setting and effective communication strategies.
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Introduction & Common Meeting Pitfalls
Course objectives and expectations
Identifying common meeting frustrations
When & Why to Have a Meeting
Deciding if a meeting is necessary
Alternative communication methods
Preparing for a Productive Meeting
Defining objectives and outcomes
Structuring an effective agenda
Selecting attendees and assigning roles
Running an Effective Meeting
Chairing techniques for control and efficiency
Encouraging engagement and managing participation
Handling disruptions and keeping discussions focused
Turning Discussion into Action
Decision-making strategies
Assigning clear action points and accountability
Effective follow-ups and meeting minutes
Avoiding Meeting Fatigue & Overload
Reducing unnecessary meetings
Alternative collaboration tools and techniques
Real-world strategies for streamlining meetings
Consolidation & Interactive Activity
Applying learning through problem-solving scenarios
Personal action planning and key takeaways
Arguably, the most experienced and highest motivated trainers.
Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.
A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:
Courses start at 9:30am.
Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.
Browse the sample menus and view joining information (how to get to our venues).
Available throughout the day:
Regular breaks throughout the day.
Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes
Your questions answered on our support forum.
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Bechtle
Arron Heap,
Business Account Manager
Really enjoyed myself on the course.
Would be happy to come back to experience another.
Conducting Meetings
Taconic
Clive Langhorn,
General Manager
All good
Conducting Meetings
Workman LLP
Glen Chandler,
Management Surveyor
Enjoyable and engaging session
Conducting Meetings
This one‑day course is ideal for professionals who chair or drive meetings and want to run effective meetings with clear outcomes.
Typical attendees include team leaders, project managers, department heads, operations managers, HR business partners, executive assistants/board secretaries and committee chairs who are responsible for managing meetings with diverse stakeholders. It’s equally valuable if you’re stepping up to chairing a meeting for the first time or you simply want a sharper, more confident approach to facilitation.
Yes. We deliver private group workshops at your office anywhere in the UK, and we also run live, trainer‑led online sessions that retain full interactivity (breakouts, practice, feedback). Prefer an external venue? We host public courses at modern centres in Central London (Bloomsbury & Limehouse).
Absolutely. We’ll align the meeting agenda to your context—e.g., board meetings, project stand‑ups, steering groups or client reviews—and can incorporate your own meeting agenda format, case studies and scenarios so practice feels real.
We can even build role‑specific pathways (for chairs, facilitators, secretaries) where helpful, and work with your KPIs to target measurable improvements in conducting effective meetings.
Expect tighter preparation and agendas, sharper facilitation, and consistent follow‑through. Teams typically see fewer overruns, clearer decisions and actions, and better participation—i.e., more holding successful meetings and less wasted time.
If you’re wondering how to run a meeting that gets results, this programme gives practical techniques for diagnosing purpose, structuring flow, handling challenging behaviours and closing with accountability—core habits to truly conducting effective meetings.
Pricing varies by group size and delivery format (on‑site, virtual or public schedule). For public dates, availability and pricing are shown live on our website; for closed‑group training, we’ll provide a tailored quote based on your requirements.
By focusing on real-world strategies and interactive activities, the course helps participants:
Decide when a meeting is truly necessary
Use alternative communication methods effectively
Assign clear roles and responsibilities
Follow up with actionable minutes and accountability
This makes it a comprehensive solution for conducting meeting training courses.
You’ll benefit from expert trainers with real‑world experience, courses that aren’t cancelled (your booking is secure), post‑course support for 24 months, a broad, regular schedule (face‑to‑face and online), and premium London venues with restaurant lunch on public dates.
Together, these ensure your team not only enjoys the day but sustains new habits afterwards.
| Next date | Location | Price |
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| Mon 20 Apr | Online | £421 |
| Wed 17 Jun | Bloomsbury | £495 |
| Fri 19 Jun | Online | £495 |
| Fri 17 Jul | Limehouse | £495 |
| Mon 20 Jul | Online | £495 |
| Mon 17 Aug | Bloomsbury | £495 |
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Excellent
Duracell UK
Graham L
Presentation Skills
"Extremely helpful course. Well paced, never felt bored. No topic felt redundant. Andrew was extremely friendly and engaging. Good level of interaction between presenter and us. I definitely feel more confident after today. Would recommend it to anyone."
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Below are some extracts from our Conducting Meetings manual.
• Language, culture
• Learning styles
• Behaviour styles
• Personal preferences
• Physical discomfort
• Expectations
• Emotions
• Timing
• Who are you talking to?
• What do they already know?
• What do they need to know?
• What is the right communication style to use?
• I have an idea or something to add
• Present your idea clearly and concisely
• Because...
• Explain how it will work and the benefits
• What was the situation?
• How did you feel in this situation, name the emotion?
• Why did you feel this way?
• How rational is that and why?
• What options do you have?
• What can you do in future?
• What happened with the project?
• Why did that happen?
• What could you have done differently?
• Do you agree that is a good idea?
• Can you do that next time?
• Take a pause from anything else you are doing
• Listen carefully to the feelings behind the words
• Ask for clarification if you do not understand
• Show interest in what they have to say
• Give them the time they need and do not rush
• Put your own feelings on hold, they need someone to listen
• Obtaining valuable information
• Gaining more understanding of performance
• Work effectively, flexibility, get resources
• Opportunity to provide support
• Gain wider insight and knowledge
• Helps generate options
• WHAT is it they have done or said
• WHY was it effective
• WHAT is it they have done or said
• WHY was it ineffective
• WHAT can we do differently next time?
• I understand why you feel this way
• I am sorry this has happened
• Let me help to sort it out
• I just need to ask a few questions, is that OK?
• Thank everyone
• Wrap up your meeting with a brief summary
• State what was accomplished, to-dos, next steps, responsibilities
• Follow up with an email summary
• Did you meet your objective?
• Did you ask the questions you prepared?
• Did you build rapport?
• Are you happy with the outcome and why?
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