Although many people feel meetings are a waste of time, they continue to be one of the most effective ways for teams to share information, present ideas and make decisions. Yet, employees cite “too many meetings” as one of the top reasons for lost productivity at work.

Meetings account for nearly 15% of an employee’s time and closer to 45% for those in leadership roles. Employees agree that more than half of their meetings are unproductive and ineffective.

So, how can you make your meetings matter? The secret is in the planning and facilitation.

This course will teach you how to plan and lead informative and engaging meetings that people want to attend. You will gain back control of your meetings, turning them into valuable tools for communicating, collaborating and accomplishing real work.

By the end of this session, you will:

• Understand the role that structure and planning play on meeting efficiency
• Learn a process for creating an effective agenda
• Discover the secret to achieving productive discussions
• Learn how to maximize participation — increasing buy-in, accountability and follow-through
• Identify common time-wasters and develop strategies to deal with them
• Respond appropriately when the discussion goes off track or is hijacked by a participant

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$288.00 Only $89 thanks to the support of our funders

This event is being held IN-PERSON at our training center in Tampa, FL.

Registration closes at 11:55 p.m. Eastern on July 23, 2025.

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CFRE Continuing Education Points

Full participation in Making Meetings Matter: Planning & Leading Effective Meetings is applicable for 4.0 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.