Chairing Meetings Effectively
A badly chaired meeting wastes everyone in the room. This course covers preparation, control of discussion and the decision discipline that turns meetings from status theatre into work that actually gets done.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01When a meeting is the wrong tool
- 02Agendas built around decisions rather than topics
- 03Opening a meeting and setting expectations
- 04Managing dominant participants and drawing out quiet ones
- 05Keeping discussion on point without shutting it down
- 06Moving from discussion to decision
- 07Closing with actions, owners and deadlines
What you will gain
- Decide whether a meeting is needed at all
- Prepare an agenda built around decisions, not topics
- Open a meeting so people know what is expected
- Control dominant voices and draw out quiet ones
- Move discussion to decision without cutting debate short
- Close with clear actions, owners and deadlines
Who should attend
- Managers and team leaders
- Committee and forum chairs
- Project leads running working groups
- Professionals chairing technical meetings
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 28 to 29 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 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.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Communication & Soft Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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