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Running Effective Meetings - Practical Facilitation for Better Outcomes

Plan focused meetings, facilitate productive discussion, and turn decisions into action

JL

Created by Jamal Lazaar

Learn how to plan, facilitate, and follow up on meetings that actually get results. Discover practical ways to prepare, guide discussion, and ensure decisions turn into action, whether your meetings are in-person, remote, or hybrid.

Packt | Aug 2026 | 112 min

What You Will Learn

You will follow a step-by-step process that covers every stage of the meeting cycle, from deciding if a meeting is needed to closing with clear next steps. Through real-world examples and checklists, you'll practice applying these methods to your own meetings and develop habits that make every session more productive.

Key Features

  • Build effective agendas and select the right participants for every meeting
  • Facilitate discussions that stay focused and manage challenging dynamics with confidence
  • Turn meeting decisions into clear action steps and ensure reliable follow-up

Target Audience

Ideal for managers, project leads, consultants, and anyone who organizes or attends frequent meetings. If you want to improve participation, create stronger agendas, handle remote or hybrid formats, and ensure meetings lead to real outcomes, this course is designed for you.

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