Effective Meetings Workshop
A practical approach to help you and your team improve your meeting productivity.
In-person or virtual.
Effective Meetings
We help leaders learn how to have better meetings
Are your meetings a waste of time and money because people are late, there’s no agenda, and the meeting leader can’t get people to stop talking?
Having more productive meetings is essential if you want to accomplish your goals, inspire employees and move your business forward.
Are you ready to improve your meetings forever? Find out how the Effective Meetings Workshop can help you and your team do this.
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How This Workshop Will Improve Your Meetings
- Save Money
Discover how to measure the actual cost of a meeting, which will help you know which meetings you can cut so you can save a bundle on staffing costs.
- Save Time
Should that last meeting have been an email instead? In this workshop you’ll learn how to make your meetings more efficient, so you can get on to more important projects.
- Improve Communication
Get ready to learn how to fight (so you can really get along). In this workshop we’ll also tackle personality styles and how to get the most out of extroverts and introverts.
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Our clients
This virtual workshop has been researched and designed for leaders who want to improve their meetings including Business Leaders, Owners, Professionals, Non-Profit Leaders, Managers, Board Members and Volunteers.
- Executive Teams
- Human Resources
- Non-Profits
- Strategy Planning
- Sales and Marketing
- Engineering
- Medical
- Professional Services
- Project Management
- Running A Businesss
- Training & Development
- Employee Relations
- Organizational Development
- Brand Communication
- Corporate Communication
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What You'll Learn In This Workshop
BECOME A BETTER FACILITATOR
In this workshop you’ll learn how to become a better meeting facilitator who can inspire people and make then take action!
IMPROVE MEETING AGENDAS
Find out how to build meeting agendas that excite your team and improve results.
FOLLOW UP FAST
Learn how to make people more accountable after the meetings over by using our FAST approach!
CONNECT YOUR MEETINGS TO YOUR STRATEGY
We’ll teach you how to connect every meeting directly to your organization strategy, so you can make every meeting count!
GET INSPIRED AND TAKE ACTION!
We’ll also show you techniques that will help you inspire your team, so you can take action and improve your meetings!
Your Instructor
Gordon Sheppard
Gordon Sheppard is an experienced workshop instructor, organization consultant and leadership coach who is passionate about helping leaders to succeed.
He has presented the Effective Meetings Workshop across Canada and the United States for organizations including; AICPA; APEGA; PMI Northern Alberta; Economic Developers Association of Alberta; Calgary and Area Medical Staff Society; CPHR Alberta; MARCOM;
University of Alberta; King’s University; Concordia University; Burman University; Rotary District 5360; Alberta Girl Guides; ATB Financial: APC – Administrative Professionals Conference and more.
He combines a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama, and Prosci Change Management Certification to deliver a unique, people -centred approach that helps leaders to succeed.
Your instructor
Gordon Sheppard
Gordon Sheppard is an experienced workshop instructor, organization consultant and leadership coach who is passionate about helping leaders to succeed.
He has presented the Effective Meetings Workshop across Canada and the United States for organizations including; AICPA; APEGA; PMI Northern Alberta; Economic Developers Association of Alberta; Calgary and Area Medical Staff Society; CPHR Alberta; MARCOM; University of Alberta; King’s University; Concordia University; Burman University; Rotary District 5360; Alberta Girl Guides; ATB Financial: APC – Administrative Professionals Conference and more.
He combines a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama, and Prosci Change Management Certification to deliver a unique, people -centred approach that helps leaders to succeed.
University of Alberta; King’s University; Concordia University; Burman University; Rotary District 5360; Alberta Girl Guides; ATB Financial: APC – Administrative Professionals Conference and more.
He combines a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama, and Prosci Change Management Certification to deliver a unique, people -centred approach that helps leaders to succeed.
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What You'll Learn In This Workshop
Meeting Leadership Workbook
An Interactive Session
This workshop combines all learning styles including interactive lectures, hands-on work groups, role-play, and quiet self-reflection. This approach ensures that learners will be able to retain key concepts and apply them to improve their meetings.
An Experienced Instructor
Each student will recieve the 39-Page Meeting Leadership workbook (pdf). In this workbook you’ll find summary notes, exercises and checklists for the entire 10-step Meeting Leadership System.
Hands-On Experience
In this workshop you’ll be able to practice running a meeting, dealing with conflicts and inspiring each other. So you can go back to work and immediately apply the key concepts you’ve learned!
Instructions In Advance
Whether it’s in-person or online, each student will receive instructions in advance so they can get the most out of this workshop. For example, online participants will get a Zoom link, password, and instructions about how to login.
A Great Networking Opportunity
During this interactive session you’ll also have a chance to connect with your colleagues, share meeting stories and help each other learn how to improve.
Certificate Of Completion
At the end you’ll receive a certificate of completion, so you can let your colleagues know that you completed the Effective Meetings Professional Development Workshop.
Professional Development Credits
Many professionals who have completed the workshop have received up to 3 hours of PD credits from their Association (APEGA, CPHR, AICPA, PMI etc.). Check with your Association to see if this training is eligible.
More Productive Meetings
Investing in the Effective Meetings Workshop will ultimately lead to better meetings for you and your team!
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Booking Details
- Group or individual
You can register individually, or inquire about booking this workshop for your corporate team, conference or training event.
- In-person or online
The workshop on May 3 will be online via Zoom, but it can also be delivered in-person, at your office or conference.
- Workshop duration
This is a 1/2 day workshop, but it can also be delivered in two parts or as a Keynote presentation.
- Cost
Get in touch to find out how we can help your corporate team, event or conference.
- Eligible for professional development credits
Many professionals who have completed the workshop have received up to 3 hours of PD credits from their Association (APEGA, CPHR, AICPA, PMI etc.). Check with your Association to see if this training is eligible.
Unproductive meetings cost $37 billion a year in the United States alone, according to BusinessInsider.com
How much money are you wasting in bad meetings right now?
Don't hestitate
Hire Gord Today!
Gord will be happy to speak with you so you can find if he’ll be the right fit to help your team get the most out of their next meeting.
Workbook description
Meeting Leadership Workbook
The Meeting Leadership Workbook is a practical tool that helps students to deeply learn all 10-Steps in the Meeting Leadership Solution System. Here’s a sample of what you’ll get in the Meeting Leadership Workbook (pdf).
1. Easy-To-Remember Acronyms
For example, one of the key learnings in the workshop is to teach leaders how to use the word POINT when it’s their turn to speak in a meeting.
2. Helpful Checklists
For example, one of the key learnings in the workshop is to teach leaders how to use the word POINT when it’s their turn to speak in a meeting.
3. Rating Systems For Your Meetings
This tool helps leaders to rate the current productivity level of their meetings, and then choose what they want level they want to get to in the future.
4. Certificate Of Completion
Every student who completes the workshop will receive a certificate of completion, which you’ll find in the workbook.
Solution Book
The Meeting Leadership Solution Book
The Meeting Leadership Solution offers a 10-step system to help professionals improve the overall productivity and profitability of their meetings.
In this 186 page toolkit you’ll get a full explanation of each step.
Step 1: Get Real With Yourself
Step 2: Get Real With Your Team
Step 3: Know Your Total Meeting Cost
Step 4: Get A Great Facilitator
Step 5: Link The Meeting To Your Strategy
Step 6: Build A Blockbuster AGENDA
Step 7: Meet In The Right Space
Step 8: Get Awesome Meeting Resources
Step 9: Follow-Up FAST
Step 10: Get Inspired And Take Action!
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What You'll Learn In This Workshop
Meeting Leadership Workbook
An Interactive Session
An Experienced Instructor
Hands-On Experience
Instructions In Advance
A Great Networking Opportunity
Certificate Of Completion
Professional Development Credits
More Productive Meetings
PLUS THE BOOK & AUDIOBOOK:
BOOK
Meeting Leadership Solution
186 Page Book (pdf) - $20 Value
AUDIOBOOK
Meeting Leadership Solution
3 Hour Audiobook (mp3) - $18 Value
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Media Appearances Include
Our success
Notable Appearances Include
MEG Energy - Effective Meetings Professional Development Workshop
Thanks again to MEG Energy for bringing me back to present the Effective Meetings Professional Development Workshop – online! This group of highly engaged professionals shared openly and they were eager to grow their communications skills.
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta APEGA Nexus Conference 2021 (online)
I really enjoyed presenting to more than 275 people at the APEGA Nexus Online Conference on June 9, 2021! I also appreciated the great reviews and look forward to working with APEGA in the future.
“APEGA’s premier PD event brings together new and seasoned professional engineers and geoscientists for two days of expert-led sessions on industry innovation, technical competence, and regulation in Alberta.”
AICPA Women's Global Leadership
Summit 2019 San Diego, California, USA
It was great to present ‘The Truth About Meetings For Executives (and how to fix them…)” at the AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit 2019 on November 7, 2019 in San Diego, California! And if you are a woman looking for a great leadership training conference then visit their website to learn more.
Edmonton Confederation of Community Leagues Leagues Alive Conference
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I really enjoyed delivering the Keynote speech at the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues Annual Conference on October 26, 2019! And if you want to learn more about the great work that EFCL does to support your community, then visit the website.
