Leadership & Strategic

Training Course: Fundamentals of Effective Meeting Planning


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LS236004

31 Aug - 4 Sep 2025

Istanbul (Turkey)

Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Cost : 5500 € Euro

Introduction

This program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, is crafted to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for planning and conducting productive and engaging meetings. It focuses on the essential elements of meeting preparation, facilitation, follow-up, and continuous improvement, ensuring that participants can optimize the value of every meeting they lead or attend.

 

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles of effective meeting planning and management.

  • Identify and apply best practices for preparing, conducting, and concluding meetings.

  • Utilize tools and techniques to ensure meetings are purposeful, engaging, and productive.

  • Enhance their facilitation and communication skills.

  • Manage meeting challenges and dynamics with confidence.

 

Organizational Impact

  • Improve overall productivity and effectiveness of meetings.

  • Enhance collaboration and communication within teams.

  • Reduce wasted time and improve decision-making in meetings.

  • Build a culture of accountability and results-oriented interactions.

  • Strengthen leadership and facilitation competencies within teams.

 

Target Audience

  • Team leaders and managers.

  • Project coordinators and department heads.

  • Executive assistants and administrative professionals.

  • Professionals responsible for conducting or participating in meetings.

  • Anyone interested in improving their meeting planning and facilitation skills.

 

Training Program Outline

 

Day 1: Understanding the Role of Effective Meetings

  • Importance and benefits of well-planned meetings.

  • Identifying different types of meetings and their objectives.

  • Common pitfalls and challenges in ineffective meetings.

  • Key roles and responsibilities: facilitator, participants, note taker.

  • Setting expectations for meeting success.

 

Day 2: Pre-Meeting Planning and Preparation

  • Steps to planning a successful meeting.

  • Defining meeting objectives and desired outcomes.

  • Developing effective agendas and timelines.

  • Selecting participants and ensuring diversity of perspectives.

  • Choosing the right venue, tools, and technology for in-person and virtual meetings.

 

Day 3: Facilitating Engaging and Productive Meetings

  • Techniques for leading discussions and maintaining focus.

  • Encouraging participation and managing dominant voices.

  • Tools for capturing ideas: flipcharts, digital tools, brainstorming.

  • Using visual aids and presentations effectively.

  • Time management: balancing discussion, decision-making, and breaks.

 

Day 4: Managing Meeting Challenges and Dynamics

  • Handling conflict, disagreements, and challenging participants.

  • Managing meeting fatigue and maintaining energy.

  • Virtual meeting challenges: engagement and technical troubleshooting.

  • Building consensus and ensuring inclusive decision-making.

  • Case study: analyzing a real-world meeting scenario.

 

Day 5: Post-Meeting Follow-Up and Continuous Improvement

  • Creating actionable meeting minutes and documenting decisions.

  • Follow-up actions: assigning tasks and accountability.

  • Evaluating meeting effectiveness: tools and feedback loops.

  • Improving future meetings: continuous improvement techniques.

  • Action planning: personal strategies for effective meeting leadership.

Leadership & Strategic

Training Course: Fundamentals of Effective Meeting Planning


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure  

LS236004

31 Aug - 4 Sep 2025

Istanbul (Turkey) - DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Cost: 5500 € Euro


  About Istanbul

Few places compare to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, whose enormous size straddles both Europe and Asia, forming a bridge between western and eastern cultures. Resting upon the natural harbor of the Golden Horn, the skyline of the once-Constantinople is pierced with minarets and ancient monuments that embody centuries of history. While it is brimming with historical landmarks and colorful markets, modern Istanbul is also well represented through its contemporary art scene, European-style café culture, world-class dining venues.


  Things to do and places to visit in Istanbul

Istanbul is teeming with attractions and landmarks from historic sights and unique cuisine to lively markets and unmistakable culture. It is a thriving city, with a myriad of things to do that skillfully manage to blend every aspect of both the contemporary and the historical world.

On a city break in Istanbul be sure to:

  • Visit a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath, whose origins date back to Roman times.
  • Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul's most spectacular monuments that dominate the skyline.
  • Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, one of Istanbul's most visited museums, home to over 80,000 artifacts.
  • Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel built in the 4th century.
  • Be dazzled by the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
  • Go shopping for exotic products and Turkish delights in the Spice Bazaar.
  • Cross the bridge connecting Europe and Asia against the backdrop of the Bosphorus, or take a Bosphorus cruise.
  • Taste the diversity and flavor of Turkish cuisine.
  • Admire panoramas of the city from the Galata Tower.
  • Walk through Taksim Square, the city's dynamic square that never sleeps.
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