Workshop Objectives

Planning and Preparing (I)

Identifying the Participants

Choosing the Time and Place

Creating the Agenda

Module 1: Practical Illustration

Planning and Preparing (II)

Gathering Materials

Sending Invitations

Making Logistical Arrangements

Module 2: Practical Illustration

Setting up the Meeting Space

The Basic Essentials

The Extra Touches

Choosing a Physical Arrangement

Module 3: Practical Illustration

Electronic Options

Overview of Choices Available

Things to Consider

Making a Final Decision

Module 4: Practical Illustration

Meeting Roles and Responsibilities

The Chairperson

The Minute-taker

The Attendees

Variations for Large and Small Meetings

Module 5: Practical Illustration

Chairing a Meeting (I)

Getting Off on the Right Foot

The Role of the Agenda

Using a Parking Lot

Module 6: Practical Illustration

Chairing a Meeting (II)

Keeping the Meeting on Track

Dealing with Overtime

Holding Participants Accountable

Module 7: Practical Illustration

Dealing with Disruptions

Running in and Out

Cell Phone Ringing

Off on a Tangent

Personality Conflict

Module 8: Practical Illustration

Taking Minutes

What are Minutes?

What do I Record?

A Take-Home Template

Module 9: Practical Illustration

Making the Most of Your Meeting

The 50 Minute Meeting

Using Games

Giving Prizes

Simple Magic

Module 10: Practical Illustration

Words from the Wise

Lessons Learned