Chairing Meetings and Committees
A chair decides whether a meeting reaches a decision or circles the same points. This course covers chairing effectively, including formal committees with procedural requirements.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What the chair is actually responsible for
- 02Agenda preparation and sequencing for decisions
- 03Opening, steering and keeping to time
- 04Dominant voices, silent members and drawing people in
- 05Procedure, motions and voting without rigidity
- 06Reaching, testing and recording decisions
- 07Conflict, disorder and adjourning when necessary
What you will gain
- Prepare an agenda that supports decisions
- Open and steer discussion towards resolution
- Manage dominant and silent participants
- Apply procedure without becoming rigid
- Reach and record clear decisions
- Handle conflict and disorder in the room
Who should attend
- Committee and board chairs
- Managers chairing regular meetings
- Governance and secretarial staff
- Anyone chairing formal proceedings
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 8 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Communication & Soft Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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