Meeting Facilitation 101

We’ve all thought “another meeting that could have been an email.”

How do you know you're giving your employees value and not wasting their time?

TIPS FOR SETTING UP A MEETING *

• Schedule only the time you need

• Send an agenda in advance

• Provide opt-out options

• Record meetings for reference

• Designate a note taker

• End early whenever possible

IS A MEETING NEEDED? *

No

• No agenda

• No specific answers needed

• No progress since last meeting

Yes

• A decision needs to be made 

• A discussion is needed and there’s a clear end goal 

• You need to share screens or presentation

"Senior leaders are not exempt from the rules!" Their teams will follow their lead so they need to be sure to be present and not reading or replying to emails while on Zoom - people can see or sense that and then think it's okay to check out.

If you feel that your business needs further assistance guiding your team in the right direction facilitating meetings, we have some options to help!

• How to Run Effective Meetings Mariann Weber Webinar Series

• Our contract training team, we will meet you and your team where you are

*Source: wrike.com

Meet at NICC Business and Community Solutions, virtual or in-person at our newly renovated Town Clock Business Center in Dubuque or the Wilder Business Center in Calmar.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

VIRTUAL MEETING SERVICES

• Email distribution of Zoom links and connection requirements

• Dedicated co-host to monitor chat, breakout rooms and waiting room management

• Record and provide links

BUSINESS CENTER SERVICES

• Catering services

• Production and distribution of marketing materials

• Meeting and conference facilities with seating for 20 - 300

Meeting held at the newly renovated Town Clock Business Center in Dubuque, Iowa.