Leadership & Strategic

Training Course: Fundamentals of Effective Meeting Planning


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LS236004

2 - 6 Nov 2025

Dubai (UAE)

Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Cost : 4500 € 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

2 - 6 Nov 2025

Dubai (UAE) - Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Hotel : Residence Inn by Marriott Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

Cost: 4500 € Euro


  About Dubai

Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.


  Things to do and places to visit in Dubai

Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.

When visiting Dubai, be sure to:

  • Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
  • Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
  • Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
  • Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
  • Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
  • Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
  • Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
  • Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
  • Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
  • Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
  • Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
  • Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
  • Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.
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