Techniques of Time Management: Managing Magnificent Meetings

Learn to have meetings people actually WANT to attend!

Created byMary Foley

Last updated 2/2021

English

What you'll learn

Discover why organizations need meetings and why people hate them
Lead or facilitate an effective meeting
Create an effective agenda
Execute shorter and more productive meetings
Build consensus at meetings
Prevent indecision at meetings
Effectively brainstorm
Manage problem behavior or conflict during meetings
Lead meetings that are less boring, more engaging.... that people actually look forward to attending

Course content

7 sections • 33 lectures • 1h 4m total length

Instructor Bio1:51
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Introduction to class1:57
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.

Why does everyone hate meetings?1:59
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
List three qualities of the worst meeting you ever attended
Why do organizations need meetings?4:00
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Qualities of best meetings

Introduction0:06
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
The road to Abilene4:18
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Abilene Paradox Exercise
Forming/Storming/Norming/Performing Video2:39
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Myers Briggs1:17
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Six Hats3:44
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Communication Channel Formula3:06
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
How does a group reach consensus?3:07
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
How to Brainstorm2:01
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.

Introduction0:06
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Magnificent Meetings Start with Planning0:52
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
How do I create an agenda? (The Holy Grail of a good meeting)3:12
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Agenda writing exercise
How many people should be invited to a meeting?1:59
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
The main problem with meetings (Role of the Chairperson)3:22
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Role of the task leader1:07
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
List three annoying behaviors in meetings.
How do you deal with annoying behavior during a meeting?2:09
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Meeting Facilitation Tips0:36
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.

Introduction0:07
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Attitude Matters0:34
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
How do you deal with conflict during meetings?3:35
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
How do you handle indecision during a meeting?2:05
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Exercise conflict/indecision at meetings
How can you keep a meeting from becoming boring?1:18
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
How can you keep meetings short? How long is the most effective meeting?2:05
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
Do you hear what I hear? Minutes and notes1:00
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
How do you keep people’s attention in an online meeting?1:18
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.
How can I improve meetings as a participant?1:23
Meeting facilitation, organizing meetings, running meetings, chairing meetings, group dynamics, creating agendas for meetings, how to have effective meetings, how to have productive meetings.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites, students should be ready to lead effective and engaging meetings. Students should set aside time to focus on the material so the techniques can be applied immediately.

Description

Welcome to Techniques of Time Management series. Let me be the first to congratulate you on taking control of your time!

Time management is a skill that can be learned.

Managing Magnificent Meetings is part of the Techniques of Time Management series. The Managing Magnificent Meetings class focuses on managing effective meetings that people look forward to attending. The class focuses on why organizations need meetings, and why people hate them. The class details group dynamics as it applies to meetings, and gives practical tips on how to effectively facilitate a meeting to include dealing with conflict and indecision.

Other classes in the series are Introduction to Techniques of Time Management which is a collection of the foundational techniques for time management. This class is meant to be a practical guide to improving your time management skills. Students will build a personal time management action plan.

You can expand your knowledge by taking the next class Techniques of Time Management, which covers even more techniques including a special section on managing your boss. Students will build a robust personal time management strategy.

Finally, you can become a time management maven by taking Mastering Techniques of Time Management which includes a comprehensive review of time management techniques including how to manage time during meetings.

Who this course is for:

Students who want to be confident leading or facilitating an effective meeting
Students who wish to be empowered to take control of their meetings, including handling conflict and indecision
Students who wish to lead meetings that are better than anything that could have been done with an e-mail

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 4min

General Information on Meetings2 lectures • 6min

Basics of Group Dynamics (In Meetings)8 lectures • 20min

How to Plan and Facilitate a Meeting8 lectures • 13min

How to have a productive meeting9 lectures • 13min

Course Wrap Up1 lecture • 1min

More Courses by MK Enterprises3 lectures • 2min

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