SWISSMEM KADERSCHULE 
Making meetings successful
Charing and participating meetings
Duration 2 days
Target group
Business people working internationally who attend meetings in which English is the lingua franca, both as chairperson and/or participant. Managers, engineers, technical advisors, sales people and other staff of international and multinational companies who want to improve their meeting skills.
Content
- chairing and participating in meetings
- identifying what makes a successful meeting
- an effective agenda
- effective communication including active listening
- the language of meetings including diplomatic language
- Why is teamwork a good idea? Accepting other points of view - a practical demonstration
- turning discussion into action
Method
Emphasis is given to practical exercises. Simulations and role plays give you the opportunity to apply the language and tools outlined during the course. You will receive feedback regarding your performance in the exercises. Participants will be given the chance to develop simulations taken from their own working life.
Requirements
This training session is conducted in English and therefore an intermediate, or higher, knowledge of English is necessary.
Place
Swissmem Kaderschule, Winterthur
Fees
Swissmem-members | Fr. 680.- |
Non-members | Fr. 990.- |
excl. VAT
Hours
08.30h - 17.30h
A course programme of all Leadership, Skills and Communication Training in English is available from the school office.