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 To enable people to organise and chair meetings that are more effective and more motivating for those who attend.

Meetings, bloody meetings is the best-selling video that defines the five disciplines that transform a gathering into a professionally run business meeting.

In a nightmarish court, a cynical manager is found guilty of failing to prepare himself and inform others of what a meeting was about (even omitting to invite all the relevant people); failure to plan the agenda; failure to control the discussion and failure to record the decisions.

The judge demonstrates how the rules for running a meeting parallel those of a court and the chaos that would result if he ran his court in the same way.

The nightmare is so vivid that the guilty-as-charged manager resolves to apply the rules - as will your organisation’s staff when they view this very humorous, sharply observed parable.

Programme includes: Video (30 min), Meeting break video, Course leader’s guide, Delegate worksheets on disk, Powerpoint slides/OHPs on disk, Self-study workbook on disk

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To demonstrate that chairing a meeting is not just about getting the procedures right, it is also about getting people to work together.

The guilty manager of Meetings, bloody meetings dreams he is back in court, this time charged with neglecting the human aspect of his meetings. His misdemeanours are replayed as evidence, from failing to prevent a squabble, to allowing the discussion to go off at a tangent and then allowing himself to be railroaded into a poor decision.

The video shows the necessity of involving everyone in the decision-making process and ensuring that they understand key points at all stages.

Programme includes: Video (28 min), Meeting break video, Course leader’s guide, Delegate worksheets on disk, Powerpoint slides/OHPs on disk, Self-study workbook on disk

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To give anyone who attends meetings the skills they need to contribute more effectively and deal with even the most awkward colleagues.

The two-part Going to a meeting series is based on a group of middle managers in a large hospital.

Part 1: Messing up a meeting
Messing up a meeting, focuses on Jeremy preparing to go to a regular meeting with his colleagues. Unfortunately 'preparing' doesn't describe what we see him doing. 'Grabbing a few papers and turning up late' would be more accurate. The narrator, John Cleese, tries to warn him that this isn't good enough, but he is in too much of a hurry to listen. The meeting, inevitably, is a disaster for him. On his return, Cleese explains what he ought to have done and he gets another chance. The results of doing his homework properly produce an entirely different outcome.

Jeremy's problems are not over though. First, he irritates the chair by talking when he has nothing to say and refusing to stick to the agenda. Then he gets into a blazing row with a colleague by disagreeing with him in entirely the wrong way. In both cases, Cleese shows him what he has done wrong and how to change his behaviour for the better by keeping it simple, cool and courteous.

Messing up a meeting shows how to avoid common mistakes, how to prepare, how to get points across and win arguments. And how to not look like a fool in front of the boss! The key messages are:

Part 2: Meeting menaces
Meeting menaces contains five short sequences, introduced by John Cleese. These show how to cope with colleagues whose behaviour stops meetings from getting results. Jeremy fails to handle the destructive behaviour of each of the menaces and the meeting they are all attending becomes a farce.

The waffler is guilty of going on and on, wasting time and contributing nothing to the meeting. The turf warrior is only interested in defending the interests and reputation of her department. The assassin has no ideas of his own, so prefers to shoot down others, whilst the dominator would rather steamroller over other opinions. Finally, the interrupter jumps in when others are speaking just because he thinks what he has to say is more important than anyone else.

However, following guidance from Cleese, Jeremy learns the techniques for handling each menace correctly and gets the meeting back on track.

Programme includes: Video Pt1(20 min), Video Pt2 (20min), Meeting break video, Course leader’s guide, Delegate worksheets on disk, Powerpoint slides/OHPs on disk, Self-study workbook on disk

Price: DVD £1299.00 (exclusive of VAT and Delivery)

Rental £299.00  (5 days). (exclusive of VAT and Delivery)

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To ensure team meetings are concise, inclusive and contribute to achieving collective goals.

A team briefing is a vital event in every organisation; it tells people what is happening and why. Team leaders therefore need to know how to talk to the team in order to exercise effective leadership. After all, people’s attitudes are heavily influenced by their immediate boss who needs to secure the team’s understanding, co-operation and support.

Using three core lessons and a variety of locations – to demonstrate that the lessons apply to all types of business – the video makes it clear that preparation is a major component in running a successful meeting. That means giving advance notice, forestalling interruptions and preparing notes.

But it doesn’t end there. Preparation becomes redundant if the host is unable to control the meeting by keeping to the point, to anticipate questions, or to support management decisions.

Programme includes: Video (28 min), Meeting break video, Course leader’s guide, Delegate worksheets on disk, Powerpoint slides/OHPs on disk, Self-study workbook on disk

Price: DVD £1299.00 (exclusive of VAT and Delivery)

Rental £299.00  (5 days). (exclusive of VAT and Delivery)

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Meeting Robbers

The video teaches that meetings can be essential but should be used as last resorts when there's no better or less costly way (like email, memos and one-on-one meetings) to discuss and disseminate information. When meetings ARE needed, the leader must assemble all data in advance and be thoroughly prepared. People can't be changed, but their energies can be re-directed so that effective meeting leaders must double as meeting security, arresting each robber on the spot and getting the group back on track.

Meetings are made, not born. Every meeting has style and tone, and some one else will set it if the leader doesn't.

Tired of inefficient meetings and ineffective training?
This program is a perfect foundation for building fundamental facilitation skills which leads to greater productivity.

This new training program offers success tips and trainings on the fundamentals of facilitation, professional presence and communications skills.
 

Agenda 1: How to Lead Effective Training

Agenda 2: How to Lead Effective Meetings

How to Lead Effective Training builds the confidence, poise, knowledge, and skills demonstrated by facilitators who are exceptionally competent. Participants will learn how to generate quality discussions, make smooth transitions between activities, and manage disruptive behaviors. Organizations will benefit by having facilitators who increase the value of their training sessions, thus building the skills of associates.                   

Key Learning Points of How to Lead Effective Training (Agenda 1):

About Agenda 2: How to Lead Effective Meetings

Designed to build confidence and competence in leading effective meetings, How to Lead Effective Meetings will teach meeting leaders how to achieve desired results and manage relationships and process at the same time. By focusing on the roles, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills of a fearless facilitator, participants will learn how to increase the value and outcomes of their meetings, yielding wise decisions and actions.

Key Learning Points of How to Lead Effective Meetings (Agenda 2):

Programme includes: Video (24 min), Course leader’s guide on disk

Price:  DVD £399.00 (exclusive of VAT and Delivery)

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Last modified: 05/11/10