Objectives
By the end of this ½ day live online virtual workshop session participants will be better able to:
• plan and prepare for an inclusive meeting
• facilitate a meeting effectively
• contribute appropriately as a participant
• maximise the value of virtual meetings
• manage the impact of micro-behaviours
• use technology effectively to run and manage virtual meetings
Content
Planning and preparation• inviting only those who need to be there
• ensuring invitees represent diverse perspectives
• creating and issuing an agenda
• identifying the meeting facilitator and assigning other roles
Effective facilitation
• greeting participants, explaining the meeting’s structure and agreeing ground rules
• ensuring all participants have an opportunity to contribute
• dealing with dominating personalities
• avoiding conformity bias
• closing and following up
Contributing appropriately as a participant
• being prepared
• communicating effectively and concisely
• highlighting issues which arise
• asking questions
• helping others be heard
• using positive body language
Virtual meetings
• creating a professional remote office
• making virtual meetings feel more real
• making the most of the virtual platform’s tools
• helping people feel connected
• banning multi-tasking
Micro-behaviours and their impact
• what are micro-behaviours and how do they have an impact on inclusion?
• examples of micro-inequities and micro-aggressions
• using micro-affirmations
How To Book
Please contact your Learning & Development Manager if you are interested in this course.