Overview
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.
Course costs (ex VAT)
Non-member -£550
Professional subscriber - £495
Member - £440
A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk.
For any related enquiries please contact us at training@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741
Who is this course for
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Are you looking to ensure you’re fully prepared for your chairing role ahead of meetings?
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Do you want to learn the personal skills needed to orchestrate meetings effectively?
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Are you interested in maximizing inclusivity when chairing a diverse group?
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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:
- All the core skills: Confidence. Assertiveness. Time-Management.
- A framework to show effective leadership and get the most from your meetings.
- The ability to improve group participation and improve your personal impact.
- 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.
Testimonials
"The course was very well planned and the content was very good. We were up and about which kept everyone engaged and alert."
★★★★★
"The trainer was clearly very knowledgeable and found excellent ways of sharing his knowledge in a way which was fun but also made it more memorable."
★★★★★
"A big thank you to the trainer for making an everyday topic really interesting!"
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People who take this course often go on to book:
Useful CGI Resources:
A wealth of further information and guidance on governance practices can be found in our Resources.
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.
Programme
Primary purpose of meetings
What should the role include?
Careful planning
- Understanding the nature, purpose and objectives of the meeting
- What goes into the planning of any meeting?
- Analysing the agenda from the chairperson's perspective
Chairing capability
- The chairperson as the leader of the meeting
- Working with an ineffective chairperson
- Listening – questioning – summarising
- Understanding participants behaviour
- Keeping the meeting on-track
- Maintaining focus
Critical evaluation
- How to use the post meeting 18 point self-evaluation checklist
- The self-confident chairperson
- Essential personal skills for successful chairing
- Points for personal application
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