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Meeting Smarter: The Art of Leading Groups Well
339 students
Meeting Smarter: The Art of Leading Groups Well
Plan agendas, manage group dynamics, read nonverbal cues, and use facilitation skills to lead meetings with confidence.
Created byRiva Stewart
Last updated 7/2025
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What you'll learn
- Apply facilitation techniques like active listening and conflict resolution to lead productive group discussions and meetings
- Recognize and interpret nonverbal cues to better manage group dynamics and improve communication during meetings.
- Prepare, structure, and execute effective meetings using agendas, operating agreements, and defined action items.
- Identify when meetings are necessary and how to streamline communication to avoid unproductive sessions.
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Course content
5 sections • 5 lectures • 36m total length
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites. This course is designed for beginners and professionals alike. No prior experience in facilitation or meeting management is required.
Description
Are you tired of unproductive meetings that waste time and lead nowhere? Meeting Smarter: The Art of Leading Groups Well is a practical and engaging course taught by Riva Stewart, MHA, PMP, CSM. With years of experience leading teams, facilitating workshops, and managing complex projects, Riva brings real-world insight to help you transform the way you run meetings.
In this animated and interactive course, you will learn how to plan and lead meetings that are focused, inclusive, and action-oriented. Riva walks you through the essentials of effective meetings, including how to set clear agendas, determine when a meeting is truly necessary, and guide discussions that lead to results. You will also explore how to manage group dynamics, encourage participation, and document outcomes for accountability.
The course goes beyond basic meeting planning to introduce key facilitation techniques such as active listening, responding to nonverbal cues, resolving conflicts, and keeping conversations on track. Whether you're leading a team meeting, a client session, or a community discussion, these skills will help you create an environment where all voices are heard and progress is made.
No previous experience is needed. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the tools, strategies, and confidence to lead smarter and more effective meetings.
Who this course is for:
- This course is ideal for professionals, students, team leaders, project managers, volunteers, or anyone who organizes or participates in meetings and wants to improve their facilitation skills. It’s especially useful for those working in collaborative environments who want to make meetings more inclusive, productive, and action-driven.