Effective Chairing Skills

Holding meetings is an essential aspect of business life and are vehicles which allow business to be transacted efficiently and effectively. They should be stimulating, motivating and even fun.

Typically, a chair assumes the role based on seniority, technical expertise, or a combination of the two. Training in the art of holding a successful meeting may be overlooked or even deemed unnecessary, but an effective meeting requires an effective chair.

The Effective Chairing Skills course teaches the practical skills that every chair needs to facilitate effective meetings. Delivered with a mix of teaching, exercises and discussion, we focus on three key areas. Planning, chairing, and evaluation.

Who is this course for

1. Are you looking to ensure you’re fully prepared for your chairing role ahead of meetings?

2. Do you want to learn the personal skills needed to orchestrate meetings effectively?

3. Are you interested in maximizing inclusivity when chairing a diverse group?

4. Do you want to know how to reflectively evaluate your effectiveness as a chair?

This training course is relevant to all sectors, including listed and private companies, charities, the public sector and the NHS.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day you will have:

1. All the core skills: Confidence. Assertiveness. Time-Management.
2. A framework to show effective leadership and get the most from your meetings.
3. The ability to improve group participation and improve your personal impact.
4. The self-confidence to manage difficult situations and overcome barriers to good decision-making.

You will also receive:

• A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
• A certificate to show you have attended the course
• 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

People who take this course often go on to book:

• Effective Minute Taking
• Advanced Minute Taking
• Board Performance Reviews: Advanced
• Non-Executive Directors’ programme
• Directors and their Duties

Useful CGI Resources:

• The Non-Executive Directors’ Handbook, 5th Edition
• Corporate Governance Unlocked

A wealth of further information and guidance on governance practices can be found on CGI’s website.

Competency framework:

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.