Eclectic: Blended, Virtual - Leading Successful Meetings

It can be frustrating to lead a meeting that doesn’t deliver the desired results. Meetings are central to collaboration, but too often, they drift off track, run long, or end without clear outcomes. Whether you’re leading a quick check-in or a planning session, keeping participants engaged and productive takes more than just a strong agenda. It requires time, awareness and the confidence to manage conversations as they unfold.

According to Harvard Business Review, over 67% of meetings fail to achieve their objectives. The impact goes beyond wasted time—it drains energy, delays decisions, and erodes momentum. Meeting facilitation remains one of the most overlooked leadership skills, even though it shapes how teams collaborate and move forward.

Fortunately, there are ways to undo meeting mismanagement. This workshop offers practical tools to help you lead meetings that stay focused and deliver value. You’ll learn to clarify objectives, guide discussions, and encourage meaningful participation. With opportunities to practise and reflect, you’ll develop a more intentional approach that improves outcomes and builds trust across the table.

By the end of the session, you’ll be prepared to lead meetings with greater clarity and confidence, helping your team use time wisely and leave with a shared understanding of what comes next.

• Set clear and realistic objectives to guide meeting planning and ensure relevance.
• Create structured agendas that promote focus, allocate time effectively, and support desired outcomes.
• Facilitate discussions that invite meaningful input and move the group towards a shared goal.
• Manage time confidently by starting and ending on time and redirecting off-topic conversations.
• Apply tools that support engagement in both in-person and virtual meetings.
• Respond effectively to common challenges, such as low participation or dominant speakers.