Managing Effective Meetings

Introduction
"The managing committee does most of its work in meetings. If a committee is to be effective it must hold meetings that are lively, that engage all its members and that reach sound decisions.

Good meetings can be a source of inspiration and can build the sense that the organisation's getting somewhere worthwhile. They also enable every member to contribute their skills and knowledge effectively. A good meeting turns a motley group of individuals into a dynamic team which gets its work done and builds a unique spirit. It is sobering to consider how rarely people look back on a managing committee meeting and think any of these things."
Acknowledgements to "How To Be A Better Trustee"DSC

Aim of the Day
This one day event is aimed at people who are relatively new to attending or running meetings, or as a "refresher" course.

Through practical exercises and examples, shared experiences and discussion, the course will focus on:

• Roles and responsibilities
• Understanding the decision making process
• Importance of minute taking and records
• Better planning
• Working as a group
• Identifying common problems
• Developing solutions

About the course tutor:

Jackie Franks has spent the past 12 years working with community/voluntary and statutory organisations in the Teesside area; currently a freelance researcher/trainer specialising in work with groups, she has a wide knowledge of, and good links with the voluntary and statutory sectors in the North East.