Meeting Management
Run meetings that are shorter and more productive. Participants plan and prepare meetings, write clear agendas, set up physical, virtual and hybrid meetings, define roles, chair effectively, handle disruptions and capture useful minutes and actions.
At a glance
- 1 day
Who it's for
- Managers, team leaders and anyone who chairs or organises meetings
Learning objectives
- Plan and prepare meetings; choose participants, time and place
- Write clear agendas
- Set up physical, virtual and hybrid meeting spaces
- Define meeting roles
- Chair effectively, keep on track and handle disruptions
- Take useful minutes and ensure follow-through
Detailed content
- Identifying participants
- Choosing time & place
- Creating the agenda
- Materials, invitations & logistics
- Essentials & extra touches
- Room arrangements
- Teams/Zoom & collaboration tools
- Choosing the right option
- Chairperson, minute-taker, attendees
- Large vs small meetings
- Starting right; role of the agenda
- Parking lot
- Managing time & accountability
- Late arrivals & leaving
- Phones & devices
- Tangents & personality conflicts
- What to record
- Action items & follow-up
- Short, energised meetings
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Planning & Preparing
- Setting up the Meeting Space
- Virtual & Hybrid Options
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Chairing a Meeting
- Dealing with Disruptions
- Taking Minutes & Closing
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Facilitate a real meeting or workshop segment with feedback
- Case studies from Egyptian and Gulf organizations
- Group exercises applied to participants' own work
- Individual action plan presented on the last day
Tools and templates you keep
- Agenda, minutes and action-log templates
- Course workbook and slide handouts
- Templates and checklists used in the exercises
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- IAF Core Facilitator Competencies
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Leadership & Management · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Meeting Management?
The program runs 1 day. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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