Leading Effective Meetings Training

Master the skills to run productive, goal-driven meetings that

engage teams, save time, and get results.

Effective Meetings Training Overview

Many workplaces struggle with too many long, unproductive meetings. That’s why this effective meeting training is so important. It’s designed to help teams learn how to make meetings shorter, more focused, and actually useful. This effective meetings training teaches real strategies to improve every part of your meeting routine. Through this running effective meetings training, participants will learn how to stop wasting time and start using meetings as tools for real progress. The program also covers key techniques in effective meeting skills training, so people feel confident leading and contributing in any meeting.

Whether you're new to hosting meetings or want to get better at it, this meeting and training experience gives you the skills you need. Each training meeting builds your confidence and helps you become a better communicator and leader. Research by Harvard Business Review highlighted that rethinking meeting approaches led to significant improvements in team collaboration, psychological safety, and team performance. Work/life balance satisfaction also substantially increased (Harvard Business Review, 2017).

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Training Content

Causes and Symptoms
Day 1

Understanding Bad Meetings

  • Exploration of the causes and symptoms of meeting fatigue.
  • Analysis of why most meetings fail to achieve their objectives.

Break

5 MINS

A Roadmap to Better Meetings

  • Introduction to "The 5 P’s": Planning, Pre-work, Purpose, Product, Process.
  • Practical steps to implement these principles for better meetings.
Better Meetings
Professional Facilitator
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Day 2

Tips from a Professional Facilitator

  • Insights from experienced professionals on running meetings effectively.
  • Techniques and best practices for professional facilitation.

Break

5 MINS

The No-Meeting Project

  • Innovative strategies to complete significant projects without relying on Zoom or live meetings.
  • Final Q&A session to address specific questions and challenges.
Who is this training for?

This training is ideal for:

  • Executives and Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Project Managers
  • Anyone responsible for organizing or leading meetings within their organization.
  • Participants will gain valuable insights and techniques for meeting optimization.
Training Details
Price
Price:

JAMS Pathways offers a flexible pricing model tailored to the specific needs and scope of each training, which aims to provide the best value based on the duration and complexity of the training required.

Location
Location:

In-person, virtual, or hybrid.

Duration
Duration:

Two days (optional flexible duration – from a 60-minute session to a one-week workshop).

Type of Exercises
Type of Exercises:

Interactive workshops, case studies, and real-life scenario analysis.

Why book this training?

After this training, participants will have the tools to better:

  • Identify the common pitfalls that make meetings unproductive.
  • Apply the "5 P’s" roadmap to plan and optimize meetings.
  • Utilize professional facilitation techniques to run effective meetings.
  • Explore innovative methods to complete projects with minimal or no meetings.
TRAINING BENEFIT
TRAINING BENEFIT 1

Reduced meeting fatigue and increased productivity by shortening and improving the quality of meetings.

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TRAINING BENEFIT 2

Enhanced meeting outcomes through structured planning and clear objectives.

TRAINING BENEFIT
TRAINING BENEFIT 3

Greater efficiency in project management by minimizing reliance on traditional meetings.

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JAMS worked tirelessly with our organization to create a tailored training program that our employee relations team could utilize immediately.  The sessions were engaging and fun ensuring participant retention of key concepts.

Employee Relations Partner, Biopharmaceutical Company

Did you know?

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68% of people say they don’t have enough uninterrupted focus time during the workday.
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35.91% of people believe more effective work optimization will reduce their stress at work.
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Companies who invest in specialized training have a 23% increase in profitability overall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will this training help reduce meeting fatigue?

Our training directly targets the root causes of unproductive meetings. We teach participants to identify common pitfalls and implement the "5 P's" roadmap (Planning, Pre-work, Purpose, Product, Process) to ensure every session has a clear objective. By optimizing the structure and flow of meetings, teams can significantly reduce wasted time and mental drain.

What innovative strategies does the curriculum cover?

Beyond standard meeting management, we introduce the concept of the "No-Meeting Project." This module explores innovative strategies for completing significant projects without relying on live meetings or Zoom calls, helping teams find alternative, asynchronous ways to collaborate and maintain momentum.

Is this training suitable for remote or hybrid teams?

Yes. The principles of professional facilitation and structured planning are critical for virtual environments where "Zoom fatigue" is common. The training can be delivered in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, making it ideal for distributed teams looking to improve their communication and collaborative efficiency.

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