• Applicant |
• Faculty/Staff |
• Leader/Manager |
• Student |
• Former Employee

Topics include:

• effective meeting planning and agenda design

• developing key questions to foster constructive dialogue

• methods to support participant engagement in group planning and problem analysis

• managing challenging behaviours/ group dynamics

• resolving unproductive differences

• methods for making effective group decisions and gaining consensus

• closing agenda items with clear actions and follow-up

Eligibility

• Western employees who actively lead meetings as part of their role
  (e.g. committees, project teams, work teams, etc.)

Course Format

The learning design for this two-day program includes both presentation and action-learning methods. Participants will have multiple meeting practice opportunities focused on application of new concepts and tools. Case studies and practice scenarios are set in Western’s environment.

Cost - Course costs are covered by Western Human Resources and are offered at no charge to participants.

Withdrawal Fee - Once you register, we begin preparing materials and resources for your participation. If you need to withdraw from a course, your department may incur a fee of up to $150 to help cover the costs of these resources.

Program Facilitators:

Nancy Stewart, Facilitator
Learning & Development Services

Jane Parkinson, Senior Facilitator
Learning and Development Services

Co-facilitator:

Andrew Fuller, Director
Learning and Development Services

HR Vision Statement

Recognized leaders in human resource practices and strategic partners in the success of Western and its people.