Designing Effective Meetings


How do you design a meeting so it is focused, effective, and engaging? This workshop focuses on the key leadership skill of how to plan and structure a meeting to achieve your desired outcomes. We will address the strategic skill of Persuasive Communication and explore strategies for leading meetings that are inclusive, invite dialogue and engagement, and motivate participants to action. We’ll also provide actionable strategies and techniques to help keep your meetings on point and action-oriented.

Ideal For

Meeting Facilitators, Coalition Leaders, Committee Leaders, Workgroup Leaders.

Cost

  • FREE for participants in our region (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).
  • $45 for participants outside our region.

What to Expect

This two-hour workshop is sure to provide tips to elevate how you facilitate meetings. We will use a blend of instruction and practice work in small groups, so come ready to participate! This virtual workshop requires your participation by video using a webcam or built-in camera on your device.

Workshop Access

You will receive a calendar invitation with a link to join the workshop by Zoom. If you don't receive the link by 48 hours before the event, please contact us at lms.registration.rmphtc@ucdenver.edu. You will also receive resources shared in the workshop by email.

Learning Objectives

  1. Define: Describe meeting planning and design strategies that encourage participation and engagement.
  2. Build an Agenda: Create an organized and actionable meeting agenda that best serves the meeting's purpose.
  3. Address Issues: Identify at least 1 meeting design strategy that addresses the issues of power or inclusivity.

Length of Learning Opportunity

2 hours.

Primary Competency

Communication Skills.

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

Please choose a session below.

You will be contacted within 2 business days with additional information.