Make your meetings more efficient and productive

Do you feel like you waste a lot of time in meetings? Are you frustrated when a meeting ends without accomplishing anything? You’re not alone. Many of us spend a lot of time in meetings, but we don’t always put in the planning and preparation time necessary to make our meetings efficient and productive.

In this mini course, not only will you learn what it takes to prepare for and run an effective meeting, but you may realize that there are times when a meeting is not needed at all! When you do need to hold a meeting, there are some basic guidelines you can follow to keep the meeting on track and ensure that you accomplish your meeting goals. You’ll also learn additional tips for running a virtual meeting to ensure that everyone is able to participate and focus on the meeting objectives.

Brain Bites micro-learning courses are information-rich and convey important topics with an engaging mix of video and animation. With short video lessons and 35-minute-or-less courses, Brain Bites are the perfect tool to educate today’s busy workforce.

Topics include:

• Determining whether a meeting is necessary
• Developing a purpose for your meeting
• Explaining the need for and creating an agenda
• Defining a parking lot and its purpose
• Establishing and enforcing ground rules
• Conducting a meeting effectively
• Incorporating tips to make virtual meetings more successful