Description

In this age of multi-tasking, you might be expected to chair meetings. The meetings could be with internal colleagues or with external partners/stakeholders. The meetings could be small or large. Regardless of the size of the group or the nature of those present, the meetings need to go well and yield results. If you chair without confidence in or knowledge about what you are doing, the meetings probably do not go as well as they could. Getting agreements and ending the meeting on time are but two of your tasks. Many other skills are also needed. Through discussions, tasks, self-assessments and tips, participants will learn how to become effective and skilled as a chairperson.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the characteristics of effective chairpersons
  • Create agendas that work
  • Maintain a meeting culture
  • Encourage desirable participation
  • Respond appropriately to disruptive participant behaviour
  • Structure meeting times to best advantage
  • Chair both in-person and online meetings
  • Use the minute taker and minutes to best effect

Duration

6 hours

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Instructors

 

Elva Keip has designed and delivered courses and workshops in the adult education field for over 25 years. She uses her experience and extensive research, along with her dynamic presence and sense of humour, to provide superb training in a variety of areas. These include facilitation and instructor skills, writing skills (basic and advanced, briefing notes, speeches, summaries, and other areas), policies and procedures, and slide decks. Plain language is a key focus in all her courses. Elva also offers one-on-one coaching for individuals who prefer a personal approach to their skills development.

 

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Daniel Wong, BSc, MBA, has specialized in IM/IT for more than 30 years, in both the private and public sectors (municipal and federal) and has consulted in the not-for-profit and charitable organizations. He draws on his executive level experience in program delivery, people development, financial management and inter-ministerial partnerships.

Daniel is recognized as a seasoned project manager (PMP) and scrum master (PSM I) where he has led various cross functional teams to deliver complex IT projects, service renewal initiatives and business transformation in a large-scale operational and multi-client organization. Moreover, he has noteworthy experience in adult education, internal audit, environmental data analysis and coaching in lean six sigma (Black Belt), performance management and strategic thinking.

Daniel is particularly effective in building partnerships with business and IT communities.