Every manager dreads the damage done by conferencitis: everlasting meetings that drain the energy of the participants, where no concrete decisions are taken and no satisfactory results are achieved. Preparing a meeting beforehand is the key to its effectiveness. This training gives you a 3-step method for preparing your meetings. It will serve as a guideline throughout the course of the meeting and will ensure that the meeting is relevant to the set objectives.There are two key stages during the meeting that must be properly conducted: the opening of the meeting and its conclusion. This training gives you an insight into the key stages necessary for giving a meeting a good start as well concluding it effectively while summarising all decisions taken and providing scope for the group’s self-assessment. Lastly, this training programme assesses the role of the group leader and the participants during the meeting and provides several tips on using visual presentation aids as efficiently as possible.