Leading effective meetings slides

A presentation on the topic of how to lead meetings effectively.

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Leading effective meetings slides from Laura Staley

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• 1. Leading Effective MeetingsA Management Skills Workshop April 2, 2012 Sponsored by: The Office of Training and Development
• 2. What is your… Name Position Organization (include Office or Branch) 2
• 3. ObjectivesBy the end of the session, participants will beable to:  Determine if a meeting is necessary.  Create an effective agenda.  Facilitate the meeting to achieve its objectives. 3
• 4. Ground rules  Confidentiality  Respect  Participation  No Distractions  Punctuality 4
• 5. What makes for anineffective meeting?
• 6. Meeting Purpose and Objectives Clearly state the purpose of the meeting.  Exchanging information and ideas  Solving problems  Making decisions  Gathering data State the objectives in a way that describes the desired end result, i.e.,  The objective of this meeting is to review three proposals for reducing costs.  Using a consensus decision-making process, we will select one candidate for the new position. Preparing for the meeting 6
• 7. Different types of meetings  What kinds of meetings do you see at NIAID? Preparing for the meeting 7
• 8. Different types of meetings  Standing meeting  Topical meeting  Presentation  Conference  Emergency meeting  Seminar Preparing for the meeting 8
• 9. What to include in an agenda?  Purpose of the meeting  Objectives for the meeting  Topics for discussion  Presenter or discussion leader for each topic  Time allotment for each topic Preparing for the meeting 9
• 10. Inviting the participants  Send an invitation by e-mail or Outlook calendar invite.  Ask attendees for agenda items (if time allows).  Send a final agenda to all meeting participants before the meeting. Preparing for the meeting 10
• 11. Exercise: Create an agenda Think of a meeting you will be leading in the near future. With a partner:  Decide on your purpose.  Establish your objective(s).  Create an agenda. Preparing for the meeting 11
• 12. Steps in conducting a meeting  Start on time.  Communicate the purpose of the meeting to the participants.  Assign meeting roles.  Agree on ground rules and processes.  Follow the agenda and document the decisions.  Use a parking lot.  End on time. Conducting the meeting 12
• 13. Processing decisions Authoritative—leader makes the decision. Consultative—leader consults with others, then makes the decision. Democratic voting—all vote; majority or some weighted percentage wins. Consensus—after everyone has had an opportunity to have their perspectives considered, all agree to support the decision even if it is not their first choice.Note: While consensus may be the most difficult toachieve, true consensus ensures the greatestcommitment and buy-in from participants. Conducting the meeting 13
• 14. Tips for different types of meetingsTeleconferences Online meetings Ground rules.  Ensure e-mailed links work. Telephones muted.  Practice using software. Who talks when?  Send out meeting reminders. New people introduced. Video conferences  Introduce participants.  Make eye contact with camera.  Use names when addressing others.  No background noises. Conducting the meeting 14
• 15. Practice a meeting In table groups, choose one person to lead a mock meeting. Leader, use the agenda from the pairs exercise. Everyone, choose a skill you want to practice.Note: Get as far into the meeting as your goals andtime allow. Conducting the meeting 15
• 16. Follow up Evaluate the outcomes against the objectives for the meeting. Follow strategies for keeping the momentum going after the meeting:  Distribute meeting minutes, including decisions and action items.  Follow up with those unable to attend. Monitor the completion of action items. Following up on the meeting 16
• 17. Wrap up What have you learned from the topics presented today that you may use in your work tomorrow? 17
• 18. References “Before And After The Meeting”, Tom Krattenmaker, Harvard Business Review “Effective Meeting: A Checklist for Success”, Nick Morgan, Harvard Business Review “Five Tips for Better Virtual Meetings”, Karen Boda and Rebecca Hinkle, Harvard Business Review “Getting Everyone to Agree in Meetings - The Impossible Dream?”, Charlie Hawkins, www.makemeetingsmatter.com How to Make Meetings Work!, Michael Doyle 18
• 19. Evaluation You will receive an e-mail. Please provide feedback about the objectives, content, and facilitator to enhance the session experience. Offer comments and ideas for enhancing the session. Submit by COB April 15, 2012. 19