Chairing Meetings Effectively

Overview

Most meetings don’t fail from lack of effort - they fail from lack of effective chairing. Over half of participants say weak chairing leads to unclear decisions, off‑track discussions, low engagement, and wasted time. But when a meeting is chaired well, everything changes: conversations stay focused, decisions come faster, and people contribute with confidence. 

This course is for anyone who wants to run successful meetings consistently. Whether you already chair meetings or hope to, you’ll learn practical, modern tools to lead sessions that are structured, inclusive, dynamic and outcome‑driven.

What you'll learn

Meetings are a core part of organisational life - yet many fail to deliver clarity, momentum or results. We will be able to support anyone who leads meetings and turn them into efficient, engaging and high‑impact sessions.

Through a mix of teaching, exercises and real‑world practice, participants learn to:

• Plan and design purposeful meetings
• Facilitate discussions skilfully and inclusively
• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Manage difficult behaviours and challenging moments
• Maintain momentum and turn decisions into action
• Reflect and continually improve

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for:

• Those who chair meetings of any kind - operational, project, team, strategic, committee or cross‑functional.
• Individuals who aspire to chair meetings and want to build confidence and practical capability.
• Team leaders and managers seeking to strengthen their facilitation, decision‑making and communication skills.
• Administrators, PAs, EAs and meeting coordinators who support Chairs and want to improve meeting quality and flow.

How much does it cost?

Course Cost (excluding 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