Professional/Short Course UWE Inspire Workshop Series: Power of Good Meetings
Page last updated 5 May 2022
Introduction
Regardless of sector, size, mission or location, organisational life involves attending a succession of online meetings throughout our careers. We all know the difference between a good and a bad meeting: cast your mind back to a meeting where you left feeling inspired, encouraged and motivated, or the one where you felt you had wasted your valuable time or where you were left feeling unseen, misunderstood, anxious.
Understanding the importance and power of good meetings is the same as investing in the success of any business or vocation. Whether you are hosting, chairing, facilitating or participating in meetings, there are a number of vital things to be aware of and actively support in order to ensure that the organisation, its members, beneficiaries and stakeholders benefit from the power of meetings.
In this interactive workshop, we will be exploring the common pitfalls and landmines in meetings as well as developing tools for good practice towards actual mastery.
Who is it for?
The workshop is designed for anyone who has ever sat in a meeting and who wishes to become a great host, chair, facilitator or participant.
The method and content is particularly designed to make good use of a diverse group that includes leaders, managers, business owners, co-workers, researchers and those with an interest in how to get the maximum out of digital meeting platforms.
What will I get out of it?
- Understanding how to develop an excellent meeting culture
- Understanding common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Gain a set of practical tools that can be used by meeting hosts, facilitators and participants alike
- Live experiences and opportunities to practice in a safe space
- Feedback and peer-mentoring
- Practice sharing and networking with other participants
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Structure
Content
Workshop structure
The workshops are interactive and involve both presentational, dialogic and live practice elements. We will create a safe space in which we can fail and succeed together without fear of being judged.
It is vital that participants commit to all sessions so that we can create a community of practice as a group. Between meetings, participants will be supported to design exercises that can be completed between sessions. There is no 'homework' or assessment attached to the workshops.
Features
Study facilities
We use the latest online learning technology to make your learning experience as effective and rewarding as our traditionally taught courses. Our learning platform provides your entire course content, and puts you in contact with your tutor and fellow students.
IT requirements
This course is delivered fully online. To ensure you can participate fully in the session and course materials, please see the following required computer specifications:
Operating system: Windows 7+, Mac OS 10.9
Web browser: Google Chrome is the optimal browser. However other browsers such as Firefox, safari and Microsoft Edge are also compatible.
Additional requirements:
- Internet Access - 28.8 kbps speed or above (Broadband connection highly recommended). Slower internet connections may cause issues with audio and video.
- A headset with microphone/headphones is highly recommended
- Webcam
Find out more about the facilities and resources UWE has to offer.
Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
Programme dates
Cohort Dates | Time | Location |
Dates to be confirmed | Registration 09:45 each day | Online |
Session 1 - TBC | 10:00-11:30 | Online |
Session 2 - TBC | 10:00-11:30 | Online |
Session 3 - TBC | 10:00-11:30 | Online |
Programme fees
Please see the table below for current fees and discounts available. All prices are VAT exempt.
Discounts can not be used in conjunction with each other. The greatest discount available will be applied at your booking confirmation.
Please note that we only accept card payments for this programme. If your organisation is paying and feel they require to be invoiced, please contact us in the first instance to discuss your options.
Cohort | |
Early bird discount | £110 |
Payment deadline | TBC |
Full fee | £125 |
UWE Alumni discount | £105 |
UWE Staff discount | £105 |
Course Connect Partner | £100 |
Payment deadline for all other bookings | TBC |
How to apply
How to apply
To make a full or provisional booking for this programme, please complete the relevant online booking form below:
Cohort | ||
TBC | Booking has closed | Enquire about future dates |
This workshop forms part of our UWE Inspire Workshop Series. Please see below for related workshops in this series:
The Practice of Attention in a World of Distraction
Effective Tools for Habits That Work for You
Planning and Delivering Virtual Events Successfully
For further information
- Email: Please contact us on the enquiry form above.
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81598