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Facilitation Tactics to Overcome Difficult Meetings

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Channel: Emory University · 2016 · Education

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As team leaders and project managers, we're constantly conducting meetings and charged with guiding employees towards a common goal. We also know that unproductive meetings are a common culprit of workplace dissatisfaction. So what do you do when you've got a group of difficult personalities to contend with in your session?
If you are frequently flustered with difficult personalities in your meetings and not quite sure how to manage them effectively, this presentation is for YOU! Dana Brownlee 98B, facilitator and corporate trainer, will explore powerful techniques for managing the following tricky meeting situations:
•Dealing with the slacker/unprepared meeting attendee
(case study presented)
• Managing the dominator without shutting them down
• Reigning in the rambling attendee and keeping your meeting on track.
When you use these tips and techniques, you will not only benefit through increased productivity but also enhance your credibility with your team. Whether you are new to the workforce or a seasoned executive, these are the facilitation secrets you need to know!

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